Francis Alpha Greenler III

Francis Alpha Greenler III, age 72 of Laurinburg passed away at his home on October 6, 2025.

He was born October 17, 1952 in Ketchikan, Alaska, a son of the late Francis Alpha Greenler, Jr., and Elizabeth Jane Ogono Greenler.  He was a Veteran who proudly served in the United States Army along with having a long career as a truck driver with the National Guard Chemical Company and later retiring from All Chemical.  Francis had many hobbies that he truly enjoyed especially RC Model Airplanes, Hi-Fi Stereo systems gardening, and being a coffee connoisseur.  Above all, he cherished his family and sharing time with each of them.

Along with his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Tom Greenler

Survivors include his wife, Mary Aurila Greener of their home in Laurinburg, NC; son, Michel Greenler also of Laurinburg, NC; daughters, Jennifer Anderson (Jason) of Las Vegas, NV, Christine Brooks (Thomas) of Laurinburg, NC, Carrie Greenler of Sunnyvale, CA; grandchildren, Erik Adair, Allisson Viney with one more on the way;  brothers, Paul Greenler of Washington, John Greenler (Linda) of Missouri, Jim Greenler and Charlie Greenler both of Washington; sisters, Nancy Greenler of Ellensburg, WA, Ann Alpgo of San Marie, CA; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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