James Robert ("Bobby") Greer

James Robert ‘Bobby’ Greer, age 58, of Seven Oaks Road, Boone, passed away Thursday morning, February 26, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born July 5, 1967 in Watauga County, he was the son of James Council and Ethel Faye Cornell Greer. Bobby dearly loved his Lord, his wife, Amy and his family. He courageously battled health issues for 8 years. An outstanding and detailed painter, Bobby owned and operated his company, Greer Painting or BGP as long as his health permitted. He and his wife Amy were knowledgeable antique dealers, selling some of their collection at the Antique Mall in West Jefferson. Bobby enjoyed fishing and faithfully followed the Red Skins Football team. He dearly loved spending time reading to and playing with his great niece, Josephine.

Bobby is survived by his son, Trey Greer and significant other, Kerri McCaffrey, of Todd, his sister, Vanessa Moss and husband, Randy, of Tobaccoville; niece, Lindsey Chilton and husband, Chad, of Pilot Mountain; nephew, Dustin Bentley and wife, Samantha, of Advance; great niece, Josephine Rhodes Bentley of Advance, great niece, Cambria Chilton and great nephew, Chad Chilton, Jr., both of Pilot Mountain; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Cooper Greer.

Celebration of Life services for Bobby Greer will be conducted Thursday afternoon, March 5, at 12 noon at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Mike Townsend. The family will receive friends from 11 until 12 o’clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. A family graveside service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the Watauga Humane Society,
PO Box 1835, Boone, NC 28607.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Greer family.

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