It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of beloved husband, father, Poppy, and friend, Stephen Joseph Greer. He passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanne Eakle Greer, and his loving family; son Matthew Greer and partner Sarah Maser of Charlottesville, VA; daughter Meghan Greer Bailey, son-in-law Alex Bailey, and grandsons Nolan and Cameron of Bristow, VA; daughter Kristen Greer Packett, son-in-law William Packett, and granddaughter Audrey, of Charlottesville, VA. He is also survived by his half-sister, Anita Stamper Lugouri (Vinnie), half-brother Keith Stamper (Kelly), and half-brother Charles Greer. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, friends, and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, Phillip Greer.

He was born June 23, 1955 in Marion, VA to the late Geneva Miller Stamper, and was raised by his step-father, the late Robert Stamper. He spent his adolescence getting into mischief with his brother Phil in District Heights, MD, and turned it all around when he met Jeanne in 1972. He graduated from Suitland High School in 1973 and they married in 1979. He went on to be the first in his family to obtain a bachelor’s degree, earning a Bachelors in Econometrics from the University of Maryland. He entered the tech industry in the 1980s, moving first to Roanoke, VA, then to Midlothian, VA, to raise their family.

During their 30 years in Midlothian, he was Cubmaster and Den Leader in the Boy Scouts, baseball coach, head of the Swift Creek Athletic Association, Dance Dad, Clover Hill High School Athletics booster, and confirmation sponsor at Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Church. He was a DIY home improvement and landscaping enthusiast, local Clark Griswold aka “Sparky,” winning numerous Brandermill “Holiday House” awards, including the coveted “Most Elegant.” He never met a stranger, and always had words of encouragement, advice, and wisdom for those who needed it most.

After a 20-year tenure as a senior manager at Microsoft, he retired to Kewsick, VA to focus on spending time with family, his health, and giving back to the greater ALS community. Never one to rest, he was active with the Glenmore HOA, taught classes on the JFK assassination at UVA Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and passed his Level I Sommelier exam. He checked off everything on his bucket list, including skydiving and a hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley.

He loved fast cars, loud music, adventures, and all things baseball. You could often find him blaring Elvis, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, or James Brown, cruising on one of his motorcycles or weekend sports cars. He worked on cars and rebuilt boats giving them new life, and always took his family on adventures like crabbing and fishing. He and Jeanne, and later the entire family, traveled extensively – Alaska RV trip, Hawaii, Australia, and later up and down the East Coast in a minivan. His favorite place aside from home was roasting on the beach with family at the Outer Banks. He also loved baseball, including supporting the Washington Nationals before and after being 2019 World Series winners. More than anything, he cherished being a Poppy to his three grandchildren. Nolan, Cameron, and Audrey brought him immeasurable joy and he shared their pictures and milestones with anyone who would listen.

Early in his journey with ALS, he wrote: “Let compassion be your compass. You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” He embodied this statement in all that he did. He co-founded the Blue Ridge Ride to Defeat ALS with his son, Matthew, which raised over $140,000 in its inaugural year. He walked in the Richmond and DC Walks to Defeat ALS while he still could, was involved with ALS.org Board of Directors, Pharmaceutical Patient Board Advisor, led support groups, participated in research studies, and was generous in his time, prayers, and compassion for all he met. His impact on this world will forever remain in our hearts.

He was a devoted husband of 45 years, father, Poppy, and friend, who never met a stranger. He will be missed greatly by all those who had the good fortune to know and love him. The family also wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Stephen’s devoted team of caregivers who offered him compassion and companionship over the past year. Additionally, the family is forever grateful for their friends and wonderful neighbors, who have been an incredible source of support.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that those interested make donations to honor Stephen’s life to The Hummingbird Fund, a local organization dedicated to innovations in ALS research, advocacy, and patient support.

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