Joseph Greene Joseph Clayton Greene left this earth at 10:35 p.m., May 8, 2009, to be with his heavenly father. Joe was born March 11, 1936, to Tom and Martha (Crain) Greene of Springfield, Missouri. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Martha; his brother, Mike; and his son, Mike. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ann; daughter-in-law Roetta of Seattle, Wash.; son Chris of Springfield, Missouri.; son Chuck, and wife, Laura of Springfield; grandsons, Geoffrie of Edmund, Oklahoma., and Andy of Springfield, Missouri.; granddaughter Abby of Springfield; brother Bill Gahn and wife, Maxine of Nixa; sister-in-law Judie Farmer and husband, Larry of Monroe, Georgia.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and an endless number of friends and loved ones. As a young child, Joe lived in Ozark, Missouri., El Reno, Oklahoma., and Springfield, Missouri. Joe attended Sunshine and Phelps elementary schools, Jarrett Jr. High, and he graduated from Central High School in 1954. Joe then joined the United States Navy, serving in Guam. He returned to marry his long time sweetheart and love of his lifetime, Mary Ann Chilton. Joe then completed his bachelor's degree at SMS, where he played football. He attended law school at the University of Missouri and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1962. Joe was editor of law review and received the Order of the Coif. Joe practiced law for 47 years, the majority of which was with his partner, Art Curtis, at the firm of Greene and Curtis. Joe was an astute lawyer with clients' interest uppermost. In addition to practicing law, Joe founded two national banks, Battlefield National Bank (Bank of America) and Christian County National Bank (Regions). Joe served on the board of Directors for Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Automotive, and Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, particularly enjoying fly-fishing, golf, Cardinals baseball, and any sport in which his sons or grandchildren participated. Joe served as the president of the Missouri Golf Association, chairman of the board for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and Victory Mission. He was also a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, South Street Christian Church, and Hickory Hills Country Club, where he loved to play gin rummy with his friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11 a.m., in South Street Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, Joe requested donations be made to Victory Mission, 1610 North Broadway, Springfield, Missouri 65803.