Thomas Bywater Greer, MD November 20, 1927 ~ January 1, 2015 Raleigh Thomas Bywater Greer, MD, 87, of Raleigh passed away January 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1927 in Chicago, IL, to the late C. Lester Greer and Atla Bywater Greer. Thom served at multiple hospitals during his four years of service in the Navy. He went on to practice at Ruark, Edgerton, and Greer Obstetrics & Gynecology for over 30 years followed by service as the Chief Medical Officer of the Military Entrance Processing Station. Throughout his medical practice, Thom served as Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Wake Medical Center, Commander of the Raleigh Power Squadron, was a member of The Robert A Ross Obstetrical & Gynecological Society – Chapel Hill, NC, and was also a Trustee of the Raleigh Community Hospital. In 2006 he was awarded the Department of the Army-Commander's Award for Civil Service for his outstanding contributions. Thom was a 1946 graduate of Mount Hermon School in Gill, MA. He completed his undergraduate degree at Tusculum College and received his doctorate in 1954 at Wake Forest University's Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Thom leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 62 years, Lillian (Wall) Greer of Raleigh, his three children: Cindy Greer (David Goodwin) of Morehead City, Suzanne Lovelace of Johns Creek, GA, and Tom Greer Jr. (Joyce) of Rocky Point, four grandchildren: Hannah Howard, Greer Howard, Zac Lovelace, and Taylor Lovelace, extended family: Gray Wall (Louberta), Bud Wall (Frances), Ross Wall (Pat), Sallie Spainhour, Joy Wall, and Richard Stone. He is also survived by special niece Gale Stone Johnson and many other nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend special appreciation to William Dunlap, MD for his compassionate care. A memorial service will be held 1 pm Tuesday January 6, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church 112 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 A gathering will be held following the service in the Lisa Ham gathering space. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC 27605. Published in The News & Observer on Jan. 4, 2015 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-bywater-greer&pid=173721964&fhid=5774&eid=sp_ommatch#storylink=cpy