James Roy Greer

May 28, 1927 - September 28, 2017

Longtime radio and sports broadcaster, Roy Greer, 90, of Bryan, TX; passed away on Thursday; September 28, 2017 in Bryan, TX surrounded by his loving children. A celebration of his life is scheduled for Saturday; October 7th, 2017. Roy was born on May 28, 1927 in Fort Worth, TX to Oren and Rhea (James) Greer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Greer; his wife, Sunshine (Reynolds) Greer; and his daughter-in-law, Judy Greer. Roy proudly served his country as Seaman First Class in The United States Navy during World War II and served on The USS Lexington. Following the war, he became the general manager of KSAM Radio in Huntsville, TX. During his time in Huntsville, he met and married his wife of sixty-five years, Sunshine (Reynolds) Greer. From 1956 to 1961, Roy was the sports director for KORA Radio and the play-by-play broadcaster for Aggie Basketball and other Aggie sports during the Bear Bryant football era as well as covering high school football. From 1961 to 1971, Roy was the sports director and play-by-play broadcaster for KVET Radio in Austin and the play-by-play broadcaster for Longhorn Basketball and other Longhorn sports during the Darrell Royal football era as well as covering high school football and The Austin Senators and Austin Braves which were minor league baseball teams. It was also during this time that he covered President Lyndon B. Johnson when he was home in the Austin area. Roy was an active member of The Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, TX where he served as a deacon for many years. After moving from Jefferson, he joined The First Presbyterian Church in Bryan, TX. He attended services at Generations Center for Senior Living where he loved to serve and share the love of Jesus with his friends whom he considered to be his second family. Survivors include his children: Carolyn Elaine Greer Smith and husband, Hobie of Shreveport, LA; Lt. Colonel (USAF RET) Dr. Milton Greer and wife, Jayne of Frisco, TX, and Hal Greer of Bryan, TX; his grandchildren: Sunnie Hooten, NP and husband, David; Aaron Smith and wife, Meghan; A.J. Smith; Joshua Greer and wife, Melissa; Annie Greer; Dr. Kittie Greer; Ian Greer and wife, Kristin; Holland Rhea Greer and Thomas M. Greer; and his great-grandchildren: Blaise, Kannon, Skye, and Steele Hooten; Hobie and Wyatt Smith; Timothy and Zachary Greer; and Ethan and Adalyn Greer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Generations Center for Senior Living at 2817 Kent Street; Bryan, TX 77802.