Albert S. Greene
May 24, 1937 - June 30, 2026
Albert S. Greene Obituary
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana - Albert S. Greene, Jr. passed away at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born May 24, 1937, in Homer, LA, to Albert Sr. and Lizzie Mae Clary Greene. Albert was a 1956 graduate of Homer High School where he lettered in football and track. He served honorably in the National Guard and in the Army Reserve. He married the love of his life, Janette Nelson, in Baton Rouge in 1958, a happy union that lasted 67 years. They were members of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Albert became a skilled flooring and ceiling installer before founding AG Building Specialists in 1968, followed by Acoustical Specialties & Supply in 1975. He was an avid hunter and gardener. Albert is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janette Nelson Greene; his parents and wonderful stepfather, Gerald Ruple; his son, Albert Nelson Greene; his sister, Patsy Greene Cahoon; his brother, George Ruple; and his granddaughter, Danielle Elizabeth Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Robin Wright (Richard), and Donna Phillips (Steve); his sister, Wanda Boyles (late husband Woody Boyles); his brother, Gerald K. Ruple (Colleen); his grandchildren, Rebekah Phillips Puryear (Dustin), and Joel Phillips. He is also survived by his step-great-grandsons, Cooper and Luca Puryear; as well as numerous other loving family and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to Tami Tucker and the wonderful caregivers of Cast A Line and the amazing staff and nurses at Hospice in His Care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Eternal Faith Mausoleum at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Albert S. Greene, Jr. to Louisiana Family Forum.
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Greenwell Springs, Louisiana - Albert S. Greene, Jr. passed away at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born May 24, 1937, in Homer, LA, to Albert Sr. and Lizzie Mae Clary Greene. Albert was a 1956 graduate of Homer High School where he lettered in football and track. He served honorably in the National Guard and in the Army
Published on July 5, 2026
Events
Visitation
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
10:00 am
Funeral service
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
11:00 am
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In Memory of Albert S. Greene

