James Malcolm Greer, 84, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1963, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Medical City Las Colinas. Born February 6, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, he graduated from Henderson High School, Tyler Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a practicing Certified Public Accountant for more than 60 years. He was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Irving, and a charter member of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Ann Leopard, on October 20, 1956 and celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last year. Malcolm or "Mal" was the ultimate "do-it-yourselfer" and best known for helping others, whether a stranger, friend or family member. His cheerful help ranged from lending a hand, a tool, wise counsel and financial assistance. One of 10 children, he was an excellent example of rising above tough circumstances at an early age. By trusting his savior Jesus Christ and through will, determination, effort and education he leaves a Godly legacy of provision, care and love for his family and many others. He is survived by his wife Shirley of Irving; daughters, Allyson Lynn Greer Quinn and husband James, and Marian Diane Scoggins and husband Alan all of Irving; a son Jeffrey Malcolm Greer and wife Marion of Lewisville; five grandchildren, Adam Jeffrey Roberts and wife Jamie, Nicole Diane Brown and husband James, Jackson Jarrell Greer, Jared Malcolm Greer, and Mallory Elizabeth Greer; eight great grandchildren, Kelsey Elizabeth Roberts, Chayce Nicole Brown, Chloe Mae Brown, Addison Virgene Roberts, Cali Ann Roberts, Rachel Pierrett, Alan James Brown, and Zeke Roberts; two sisters, Barbara Bates and husband Bud of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Frances Stringfellow of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father Gus Sim Greer, Sr., his mother Lola Mae Page Greer; his sisters Mildred Parr, Mable Aldredge, Aliene White, Willie Pirtle and Thelma Lackey; his brothers G.S. Greer, Jr. and Curtis Greer; and by a grandson, Christopher Bryan Roberts. Visitation and viewing will be on Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm, both at Fellowship Church - located at 2450 Highway 121, Grapevine, TX 76051. Burial immediately thereafter at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, 400 Freeport Pkwy., Coppell, TX 75019 under the direction of Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Attendance for all of the above events will not have capacity restrictions due to COVID. After the last funeral Malcolm attended, he told Shirley he was going to start a new tradition by not wearing a necktie at any more funerals. Therefore, gentlemen feel free to not wear a tie. Please sign the online guestbook. SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Fellowship Church 2450 North Hwy 121 Grapevine, Texas 76051

Funeral Service

Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:00 PM

Fellowship Church 2450 North Hwy 121 Grapevine, Texas 76051

Committal Service

Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:30 PM

Rolling Oaks Memorial Center 400 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019