Leonard (Red) Genoble

Heading: Leonard Grady Genoble Dateline: Greer Leonard Grady Genoble, 96, died on February 21, 2008. Also known by many as Red Genoble due to his auburn hair, Leonard was born on November 11, 1911 near Reidville, S.C. and moved to the Woods Chapel Community with his family in 1921. He became a farmer and expanded the family farm where he worked well into his 90’s. His major crop in the 1960’s and 1970’s was peaches. He was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County except for a few years in the 1940’s when he operated the Welcome Cash Grocery in Greenville, S.C. He married the former Grace Elena Moon on July 7, 1936, and their wonderful marriage lasted for over 65 years until her death on February 15, 2002. In addition to his wife, Leonard was predeceased by his parents, Charles Cephus and Julia Smith Genoble, and by brothers Paul, Frank, Dewey and Jack Genoble and by sisters Lucy Genoble Snow, Onie Mae Genoble and Quessie Genoble Dickson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and A. Kennedy Dawson of Greensboro, N.C. and by treasured grandchildren Janet K. Dawson of Charlotte, N.C. and Andrew K. Dawson of Boone, N.C. The family expresses thanks to the friends and family members who brightened his later years with visits and to special friends Kaye Hicks, Joyce Owens and Wanda and Amy Kimmons and also to the caring staff of Samaritan Bed and Bath Services, especially Lydell, Grace, and Sandra. Appreciation goes to the nursing staff at NHC Mauldin and to Open Arms Hospice. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008 at The Wood Mortuary in Greer, S.C. Services will be conducted at his family church, Sharon United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Rance Sprayberry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008 with entombment following in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Carroll Genoble, Jeff Bright, David Beard, Dean Fowler, Bud Moon, Frank Beacham, Keith Jones, and Alvin Godfrey. Honorary pallbearers will be Rufus Genobles, Albert Dickson and Herbert Dickson. Memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 418, Reidville, S.C. 29375. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Leonard (Red) Genoble

November 11, 1911 - February 21, 2008