Earnest G. Greider

Earnest G. Greider, age 104, of Huntington, died at 3:10 a.m. Monday (December 12, 2011) at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington. Earnie was born on November 14, 1907, in Zanesville, the son of David and Minnie (Bailey) Greider. On February 25, 1928, he married Zelma Nowels in Huntington and she preceded him in death on July 7, 1999. Mr. Greider retired after 25 years of service with the Huntington City Fire Department. He served as Fire Chief for over 15 years. He was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church for over 60 years where he served as Head Usher for 25 years, a trustee and finance chairman. Earnie was a 65 year member and Past Master of Amity Masonic Lodge #483 F & AM and served as custodian and Secretary of the Lodge for over 35 years. He also was a member of Huntington Chapter #27 R.A.M., a Past Patron with the Order of Eastern Star Floral Chapter #75, Commandery #35, Huntington Council #51 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne. He received the Meritorious Service Award and the DeMolay Cross of Honor. Survivors include one daughter - Janet Sue Swing of Huntington; two grandchildren - Mark (Delene) Swing of Huntington and Charlotte Coble of Huntington; four great-grandchildren - Courtney (Trever) Byerly of Markle, Amanda (Derek) Barton of Huntington, Betsy (Matthew) Carmien of Indianapolis and Tori Coble of Syracuse; four great great-grandchildren - Cody Barton of Huntington, Corynn Barton of Huntington, Gavin Byerly of Markle and Gage Byerly of Markle; several nephews and nieces and a sister-in-law - Mary Nowels of Huntington. His parents, his wife, son - Robert Donald Greider, Son-in-law - Harry Swing, Brother - Earl Greider and sister - Ada Smith preceded him in death. Visitation will be 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday (December 14, 2011) at Bailey-Love Mortuary and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Thursday. Masonic Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (December 15, 2011) at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Road, Huntington with Rev. Dr. Marti Lundy officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials may be made to Evangelical United Methodist Church in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.

Earnest G. Greider

November 14, 1907 - December 12, 2011