Gerald “Jake” Dwain Greenwood, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Heartland Nursing Home in Nashville, TN. He was born on November 26, 1939 “in a little shack on the Castleberry place” in Warren, AR to the late Herman Abram Greenwood and Ruthie Mae Jones Greenwood. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, he worked many years for General Electric as a service technician. Upon retiring, he owned his own business as an appliance repairman and was known by all who hired him for being hardworking and honest. He was a follower of Jesus Christ and endeavored to live all his days pointing people to Jesus, leaving behind a legacy of faith and love.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ida Adams Greenwood of Nashville, TN; a brother, Louis Greenwood (Brenda) of Cameron, OK; and a sister, Judy Moore (Roger) of Newhope, AR. Additionally, he is survived by his children, Deanna Hollifield (Michael) of Thompson’s Station, TN; Steve Greenwood (Katie) of Nashville, TN; and Deborah Kilgore (Wade) of Nashville, TN; as well as his grandchildren, Audrey Hollifield and Abby Catapano (Joe) of Nashville, TN; Nick Hollifield of Thompson’s Station, TN; and Ally Greenwood and Andie Greenwood of Columbia, MO. He is also survived by an honorary daughter, Tarah Taylor (Anthony) Ponder of Ward, AR and nieces, nephews, and many friends who all loved him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Greenwood, and a sister, Betty Radcliff.
The funeral was Friday, December 27, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Free Will Baptist Church in Warren, AR, at 11:00 a.m. Burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. All arrangements are being handled by Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren, AR.
