Thomas Greenlees

Obituary of Tom Greenlees Hancock Tom S. Greenlees, Hancock area businessman passed away Thursday February 2, 2012, following a lengthy illness, in Mars Hill, North Carolina while visiting family. Tom was born and raised in Pittsburg, PA, a son of the late Catherine Greenlees and the late Walter Greenlees. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and served the Great Lakes area. During the time in the service he befriended Joe Sayen and with that friendship he settled in Hancock following his discharge from the Coast Guard. Tom founded the Hancock Bike Shop 46 years ago. Over the years, he became a business and community leader, building many business and personal friendships. More recently, he enjoyed spending time in the summers at the Wyandotte Hills Golf Course and wintering in Florida. Surviving are: His loving wife Charlotte, his son Steven (Lisa) Greenlees and his daughter Connie Nichols, his grandchildren; Ryan, Tyler, Alissa, Alex, Josh, and Kyle. His loving sister Becca (George) Schmidt of Mars Hill, NC. A service for Tom will be held at 8PM Wednesday February 8, 2012, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Licensed Lay Minister Clay Hilman to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock. Friends may call at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock on Wednesday February 8, 2012, from 4 to 8 pm. To view Tom's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Tom Greenlees, please visit Tribute Store