Richard James "Dick" Greer, 86

GEORGETOWN - Richard James "Dick" Greer of Georgetown died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at home. He was 86.

Mr. Greer was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Stephen and Mary (Grahm) Greer.

He was a manager with The United Insurance Co. of America for 45 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the President"s Club and Hall of Fame for leading the nation in insurance sales.

Mr. Greer was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.

His memberships included the Franklin Masonic Lodge 12 for 61 years, American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro, past commander of American Legion Post 8 of Georgetown and past member of the Bishopville (Md.) Elks Club.

He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Greer.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Anna Margaret Washington Greer; three children, Sara Johnson, Richard Jay Greer and his wife Diane, and Debra Hazzard, all of Georgetown; a sister, Jane Boyce of Millsboro; two brothers, Robert Greer of Salisbury, Md., and John Greer of Philadelphia; nine grandchildren, Michelle Gagnon, Aimee Gagnon, Richard Joshua Greer, Deana Cochran, James Richard Greer, George Johnson, Katherine Hazzard, Sara Hazzard and Wilson Hazzard; seven great-grandchildren, Lucas Gagnon, Nathan Gagnon, Cassidy Blevens, Carlie Gagnon, Amie Cochran, Braden Cochran and Hunter Greer; and his dog, Bill.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.

Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.