Edwin Greer, Jr.

Edwin "Sparky" Forrest Greer, Jr. was born on July 18, 1930 in Charleston, SC to the late Edwin Forrest Greer, Sr. and Cecilia Stevens Greer. He married Barbara Bastian Greer on July 18, 1953.

Forrest graduated from Chicora High School in 1949 and joined the U.S. Air Force in October of 1950. He served for three years and was honorably discharged in December of 1953. Forrest worked for Westvaco in North Charleston, SC for 45 years and retired in 1996. He also served as the secretary for UPIU Local 508 for several years.

Forrest was a very dedicated and long-serving member of Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Charleston, SC. He enjoyed participating in all church activities, traveling, metalworking, woodworking, fishing and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his three children: Cynthia G. McAnany (John), Deborah L. Guerry (Edward) and Edwin F. Greer III (Libby); five grandchildren: Christy Fulmer (T.A.), Jason McAnany (Denise), Adam McAnany (Audrey), Evan Greer (Armando), and Sean Greer (Kayla); seven great-grandchildren: Chase Hughes, Eve McAnany, Claire Fulmer, Erin McAnany, Benjamin McAnany, Charlotte Greer, and Rowan Greer. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Bastian Greer.

A Graveside service with military honors will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Bethany Cemetery on Cunnington Ave. in Charleston.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project: 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Donate to Veterans ' Veterans Charity ' WWP.