Gary Greenwood

Gary Greenwood, 79 of Emporia, Kansas died Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home.

Gary was born December 1, 1942 in Emporia the son of Warren “Bud” and Lucile (Dunn) Greenwood. He was a contractor and carpenter, and owned Greenwood Home Remodeling. Gary served in Vietnam in the US Army, was a member of the Lowry-Fuston Post #1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ball-McColm Post #5, American Legion, and the Bull Terrier Club of America.

On November 8, 1964 Gary married Patrice “Pat” Taylor in Emporia. She survives of the home. Other survivors include son Troy Greenwood of Crystal Beach, Texas, daughter Tricia Bowlin and husband Todd of Topeka, Kansas, brother Galen Greenwood of Topeka, cousin Bill King of Madison, Kansas, grandchildren Taylor Greenwood and spouse, Rychaun Greenwood, Derek Greenwood and spouse, Corbin Spellman and spouse, Paige Rhoads, Jenika Rhoads, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Dylan J. Rhoads.

Cremation is planned and a service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the All Veterans Memorial, Hand in Hand Hospice or the Department of Wildlife and Parks and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.