Joe Greene

Joe Tom Greene, 79, of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on June 27, 1946, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Isom Greene and Martha Leona Woodyard Greene.

Joe was a welder and machinist by trade, a man who worked hard and took pride in providing for his family. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was of the Church of God faith.

Joe will be remembered as a man with a generous heart, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to help anyone in need. Above all else, he was devoted to his family. He was a loving and faithful husband to Peggy, and a proud father and grandfather who found joy in those he loved most. He was a steady source of strength, care, and support, and his family will always treasure the love he showed through both his words and his actions.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Peggy Greene; his Children, Rev. Eric J. Greene and Wife Hannah, She-ra Bennett and Husband Devin and Rev. Bryan Greene and Wife Autumn; his Grandsons, Alex Greene, Wesley Greene, Elliot Greene, Landen Greene and Devin Bennett, Jr.; his Granddaughters, Aubrey Bennett, Madalyn Bennett and Mckenzie Bennett. He is also survived by special Nephews, Robert Housley and John Baczyk; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by his Siblings, Nora Southerland, Henry Greene, Clarence Greene, Thelma Davis, Nellie Yates, Leola Peters, Virgil Greene, Iva Stapleton, Lillie Mae Sevier, Isom Greene, Jr., Dora Baczyk and Marie Housley.

Visitation will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home with Rev. Sean Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be his Grandsons, Alex Greene, Wesley Greene, Elliot Greene, Landen Greene, and Devin Bennett, Jr., along with John Baczyk, Rufus Hendrix, Robert Housley, and William Howard, Jr.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joe Greene.