James W. Greer

James W. Greer, 81, of Malta passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born May 18, 1942 in Morgan County  a son of the late, Lewis O. Greer and Katherine Barkhurst Greer. Jim retired as owner of Greer Insurance in Malta which he operated for 44 years. He served 6 years in the National Guard  and was a member of the McConnelsville Methodist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Corinthian Lodge #111 of McConnelsville. Jim was also a member of  the American Legion Post #24 of McConnelsville, the M. & M. Rotary Club, and the Neelysville Grange. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen Slater Greer;  a daughter, Kim (Steve) Hann of Malta;  a son, Bill (Liana) Greer of Mt. Juliet, TN;  a brother, Charlie (Sonja) Greer of Pennsville; 5 grandchildren, Kasey (Andrew) Canlas, Kelsey Robinson, Korie Robinson, Hannah Greer, Jacob Greer;  and a great grandchild, Quinn Canlas. Friends and family may call Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at Miller-Huck Funeral Home with a masonic service to be  held at 5 p.m. A funeral service will be  Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Galen Finley officiating. Jim will be laid to rest in Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the M. & M. Fire Dept. E.M.S. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com 

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