Rev. Earl Greenough Moss Point, Mississippi Obituary

Rev. Earl Greenough

Reverend Earl Greenough, 86, of Hurley, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1934 in Jackson County, MS to the late Max and Winnie Greenough. Earl was called to the ministry while in high school and attended Millsaps College where he met his wife Margie on a blind date. He completed his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA before returning to Mississippi, where he served as a United Methodist Minister for 44 years. He served Rials Creek UMC in Simpson County, Trinity UMC in Jackson, First UMC of Wiggins, Alta Woods UMC in Jackson, and First UMC of Pascagoula. He left a lasting impression everywhere he served and made many lifelong friends. Earl started leading mission groups in the mid 1980’s through his retirement years. Earl loved the outdoors and enjoyed squirrel hunting in the Pascagoula River swamp. He spent many days in Caswell Lake fishing for white perch. He was an avid gardener and passed his passion for gardening on to his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Margie and three brothers-in-law, Buddy Johnson, Sam Johnson, and Glenn Hulbert. He is survived by his children, Cindy G. Benson (Ronnie) of Pearl, MS, Steve Greenough (Kevin Newman) of Madison, MS, and Mark Greenough (Susan) of Hurley, MS; grandchildren, Leslie Parker (Chris Clarke) of San Antonio, TX, Arin Benson of Pearl, MS, and Max Greenough, Matthew Greenough, and Olivia Greenough of Hurley, MS; sisters, Phyllis Gill (Clint) and Sandra Hulbert; sisters-in-law, Margaret Johnson and Judy Johnson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a plethora of cousins. A visitation for Earl will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula. The funeral service will follow at the church beginning at 12 noon with Rev. Chris Cumbest officiating. Interment will be held at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula. Due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19, a face mask will be required to attend the service. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Escatawpa/Moss Point, MS is assisting with arrangements.
September 10, 1934 - October 13, 202009/10/193410/13/2020
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Reverend Earl Greenough, 86, of Hurley, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1934 in Jackson County, MS to the late Max and Winnie Greenough. Earl was called to the ministry while in high school and attended Millsaps College where he met his wife Margie on a blind date. He completed his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA before returning to Mississippi, where he served as a United Methodist Minister for 44 years. He served Rials Creek UMC in Simpson County, Trinity UMC in Jackson, First UMC of Wiggins, Alta Woods UMC in Jackson, and First UMC of Pascagoula. He left a lasting impression everywhere he served and made many lifelong friends. Earl started leading mission groups in the mid 1980’s through his retirement years. Earl loved the outdoors and enjoyed squirrel hunting in the Pascagoula River swamp. He spent many days in Caswell Lake fishing for white perch. He was an avid gardener and passed his passion for gardening on to his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Margie and three brothers-in-law, Buddy Johnson, Sam Johnson, and Glenn Hulbert. He is survived by his children, Cindy G. Benson (Ronnie) of Pearl, MS, Steve Greenough (Kevin Newman) of Madison, MS, and Mark Greenough (Susan) of Hurley, MS; grandchildren, Leslie Parker (Chris Clarke) of San Antonio, TX, Arin Benson of Pearl, MS, and Max Greenough, Matthew Greenough, and Olivia Greenough of Hurley, MS; sisters, Phyllis Gill (Clint) and Sandra Hulbert; sisters-in-law, Margaret Johnson and Judy Johnson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a plethora of cousins. A visitation for Earl will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula. The funeral service will follow at the church beginning at 12 noon with Rev. Chris Cumbest officiating. Interment will be held at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula. Due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19, a face mask will be required to attend the service. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Escatawpa/Moss Point, MS is assisting with arrangements.

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Oct
19
Visitation
Monday, October 19 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula
2710 Pascagoula Street
Pascagoula , MS 39567
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19
Service
Monday, October 19 2020
12:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula
2710 Pascagoula Street
Pascagoula , MS 39567
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Machpelah Cemetery
5112 Machpelah Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
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