EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Pioneering Black U.S. Army general officer Edward Greer, who died last month at age 100, will be laid to rest later this week.
Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Funeraria de Angel Restlawn, 8817 Dyer. A cemetery service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss.
Greer, who retired with the rank of major general (two stars), started his Army career in World War II when the Army was still segregated and when he was promoted to brigadier general (one star) in 1972, he was among the first Black officers to achieve that rank.
Greer died at his El Paso home on Jan. 29 at the age of 100. Upon retiring from the military in 1976, Greer and his wife relocated to El Paso, where he undertook a 30-year career in real estate. He was also active in veterans organizations and other service organizations throughout his time in El Paso.
Last year, his family held several public celebrations of Greer’s 100th birthday.
His Army career spanned three major conflicts — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
He was viewed as a pioneering Black officer who broke racial barriers throughout his career.
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