Asa Herbert Greenwell, Jr. was the son of Mary Valerie Ragan and Asa Herbert Greenwell, Sr.
After graduation in 1948 from Waverly Central High School, Asa farmed with with his father and younger brother Max until he listed in the U.S. Air Force in January of 1955, where he served as a jet engine mechanic instructor. The G.I. Bill then paid for him to attend Austin Peay State University where he graduated with a B.S. in History and Math with certification to teach. He taught 7th grade math for five years in Clarksville, Tennessee. After his father's farm injury, he came back to McEwen to help out. He became a substitute rural letter carrier and then got a full time route where he worked until retirement in 1992.
Herbert's family describes him as both frugal and generous, responsible, and kind, introverted yet he loved to swap stories and visit, modest and practical, logical, determined and persistent, humble, and grateful.
Herbert was a life-long reader and leaner. With daily Bible reading, he read God's word cover to cover annually for countless years. He enjoyed reading both non-fiction and fiction. He researched and compiled family genealogy and enjoyed photography. He kept a daily journal from 1985 through 2023. He exercised his body and mind daily including crossword puzzles until the very end.
Herbert showed love by serving others. He loved his wife and family dearly. He cared for elderly family members and cared for children even babysitting his grandchildren. He encouraged and supported his children and grandchildren in school and sports. He didn't want anyone to go hungry. He grew a garden for fourth-eight years for his family plus enough to share with friends and neighbors. He diligently saved and shared his garden seeds from year to year. He tried his hand at growing and grafting apple trees, pear trees, and peach trees. The apple trees did the best and he gave away countless apple trees over the years.
Herbert married Shirley Powers on January 11, 1969 in Henderson County, Tennessee. To this union two daughters were born, Marsha Greenwell Cooprider and Tracy Greenwell White. Five grandchildren Victoria Phelps, Valerie Schrock, Juliana White, Savannah White, and Asa White.
Herbert served as a Southern Baptist Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Discipleship Training Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed singing gospel hymns in church and at home. He was a member of Hurricane Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
After graduation in 1948 from Waverly Central High School, Asa farmed with with his father and younger brother Max until he listed in the U.S. Air Force in January of 1955, where he served as a jet engine mechanic instructor. The G.I. Bill then paid for him to attend Austin Peay State University where he graduated with a B.S. in History and Math with certification to teach. He taught 7th grade math for five years in Clarksville, Tennessee. After his father's farm injury, he came back to McEwen to help out. He became a substitute rural letter carrier and then got a full time route where he worked until retirement in 1992.
Herbert's family describes him as both frugal and generous, responsible, and kind, introverted yet he loved to swap stories and visit, modest and practical, logical, determined and persistent, humble, and grateful.
Herbert was a life-long reader and leaner. With daily Bible reading, he read God's word cover to cover annually for countless years. He enjoyed reading both non-fiction and fiction. He researched and compiled family genealogy and enjoyed photography. He kept a daily journal from 1985 through 2023. He exercised his body and mind daily including crossword puzzles until the very end.
Herbert showed love by serving others. He loved his wife and family dearly. He cared for elderly family members and cared for children even babysitting his grandchildren. He encouraged and supported his children and grandchildren in school and sports. He didn't want anyone to go hungry. He grew a garden for fourth-eight years for his family plus enough to share with friends and neighbors. He diligently saved and shared his garden seeds from year to year. He tried his hand at growing and grafting apple trees, pear trees, and peach trees. The apple trees did the best and he gave away countless apple trees over the years.
Herbert married Shirley Powers on January 11, 1969 in Henderson County, Tennessee. To this union two daughters were born, Marsha Greenwell Cooprider and Tracy Greenwell White. Five grandchildren Victoria Phelps, Valerie Schrock, Juliana White, Savannah White, and Asa White.
Herbert served as a Southern Baptist Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Discipleship Training Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed singing gospel hymns in church and at home. He was a member of Hurricane Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
Asa Herbert Greenwell, Jr. was the son of Mary Valerie Ragan and Asa Herbert Greenwell, Sr.
After graduation in 1948 from Waverly Central High School, Asa farmed with with his father and younger brother Max until he listed in the U.S. Air Force in January of 1955, where he served as a jet engine mechanic instructor. The G.I. Bill then paid for him to attend Austin Peay State University where he graduated with a B.S. in History and Math with certification to teach. He taught 7th grade math for five years in Clarksville, Tennessee. After his father's farm injury, he came back to McEwen to help out. He became a substitute rural letter carrier and then got a full time route where he worked until retirement in 1992.
Herbert's family describes him as both frugal and generous, responsible, and kind, introverted yet he loved to swap stories and visit, modest and practical, logical, determined and persistent, humble, and grateful.
Herbert was a life-long reader and leaner. With daily Bible reading, he read God's word cover to cover annually for countless years. He enjoyed reading both non-fiction and fiction. He researched and compiled family genealogy and enjoyed photography. He kept a daily journal from 1985 through 2023. He exercised his body and mind daily including crossword puzzles until the very end.
Herbert showed love by serving others. He loved his wife and family dearly. He cared for elderly family members and cared for children even babysitting his grandchildren. He encouraged and supported his children and grandchildren in school and sports. He didn't want anyone to go hungry. He grew a garden for fourth-eight years for his family plus enough to share with friends and neighbors. He diligently saved and shared his garden seeds from year to year. He tried his hand at growing and grafting apple trees, pear trees, and peach trees. The apple trees did the best and he gave away countless apple trees over the years.
Herbert married Shirley Powers on January 11, 1969 in Henderson County, Tennessee. To this union two daughters were born, Marsha Greenwell Cooprider and Tracy Greenwell White. Five grandchildren Victoria Phelps, Valerie Schrock, Juliana White, Savannah White, and Asa White.
Herbert served as a Southern Baptist Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Discipleship Training Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed singing gospel hymns in church and at home. He was a member of Hurricane Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
After graduation in 1948 from Waverly Central High School, Asa farmed with with his father and younger brother Max until he listed in the U.S. Air Force in January of 1955, where he served as a jet engine mechanic instructor. The G.I. Bill then paid for him to attend Austin Peay State University where he graduated with a B.S. in History and Math with certification to teach. He taught 7th grade math for five years in Clarksville, Tennessee. After his father's farm injury, he came back to McEwen to help out. He became a substitute rural letter carrier and then got a full time route where he worked until retirement in 1992.
Herbert's family describes him as both frugal and generous, responsible, and kind, introverted yet he loved to swap stories and visit, modest and practical, logical, determined and persistent, humble, and grateful.
Herbert was a life-long reader and leaner. With daily Bible reading, he read God's word cover to cover annually for countless years. He enjoyed reading both non-fiction and fiction. He researched and compiled family genealogy and enjoyed photography. He kept a daily journal from 1985 through 2023. He exercised his body and mind daily including crossword puzzles until the very end.
Herbert showed love by serving others. He loved his wife and family dearly. He cared for elderly family members and cared for children even babysitting his grandchildren. He encouraged and supported his children and grandchildren in school and sports. He didn't want anyone to go hungry. He grew a garden for fourth-eight years for his family plus enough to share with friends and neighbors. He diligently saved and shared his garden seeds from year to year. He tried his hand at growing and grafting apple trees, pear trees, and peach trees. The apple trees did the best and he gave away countless apple trees over the years.
Herbert married Shirley Powers on January 11, 1969 in Henderson County, Tennessee. To this union two daughters were born, Marsha Greenwell Cooprider and Tracy Greenwell White. Five grandchildren Victoria Phelps, Valerie Schrock, Juliana White, Savannah White, and Asa White.
Herbert served as a Southern Baptist Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Discipleship Training Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed singing gospel hymns in church and at home. He was a member of Hurricane Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
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