William Arthur "Nick" Greene, Jr.

Mr. William Arthur Greene, Jr, known to his family and friends as “Nick”, passed peacefully on August 6, 2023. Nick was born April 2, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia. He was a graduate of the Carlisle Military School and Florida Central High School. He attended Mercer University and Augusta College before joining the Air National Guard. Nick began his career in the food service industry where he developed a lifelong love for hospitality and fellowship with friends and family. Later in life, Nick started a second career in real estate. Nick was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church in Augusta. Active in many local non-profits, he had a heart for the last, the lost and the least. Nick was a longtime volunteer and fundraiser for the Paul Anderson Youth Home, where he served as Chairman of the Board for many years and was a member of the PAYH Circle of Champions. He was a supporter of the Augusta Rescue Mission for 35 years, including serving as President and Emeritus Board Member. He served as Chairman of the Board of Lynndale School, Inc. where he led fundraising for the building that was dedicated in his honor. He was a Trustee and Foundation Chairman for the Augusta College Foundation, a Trustee for the Clinton Anderson Foundation, a member and Chairman of the Board for the Augusta Aviation Commission, a founding member of the East Central GA Health System Agency, and a former member and past President of the Exchange Club of Augusta. Nick was appointed to President Jimmy Carter’s Commission on Presidential Scholars in 1976. He served as a member of the Augusta College Business Advisory Board and was a member of the Augusta Golf Association. Nick is survived by his former wife of 34 years and mother of his children, Vicki Horne Greene of Augusta, GA; his daughters Jennifer Halie Greene of Augusta, GA and Cynthia “Cindy” Greene Goldsmith (Walter) of Charlotte, NC, son William Arthur “Will” Greene III of North Augusta, SC; his grandchildren Martha Elizabeth Goldsmith, Virginia Hammond Goldsmith, and Amy Margaret Greene; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Nick is preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur Greene, Sr. and Amy Hammond Greene, and his sister, Nancy Greene Duncan. Nick is also survived by his former wife, Susan Greene of Savannah, Georgia. During the last three years of his life, Nick was surrounded by his family in Augusta as he received compassionate care from the nurses and staff of NHC Healthcare. The family is forever grateful to them for their love of Nick. Following a private family graveside service at Westover Memorial Park on Thursday, August 10th, 2023, the family welcomes friends for a celebration of Nick’s life at the home of his son Will Greene, 86 Fulton Street, North Augusta from 5:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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William Arthur "Nick" Greene, Jr.

April 2, 1944 - August 6, 2023