Harry “Buster” Greathouse, 80, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Born November 9, 1943, in Durbin, he was a son of the late Harper and Hazel Greathouse.
He grew up surrounded by love, family and country roads. He married the love of his life, Gloria Monk Greathouse, on August 2, 1964. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage, raising three amazing children and two wonderful granddaughters and one bonus grandson (grandson-in-law).
He began working in Local 602 Steamfitter Union as a pipefitter/welder. He enjoyed working there for many years, saying he was going to come out of retirement. He loved his job and all the friendships he made.
Buster loved the outdoors. You could always find him hunting, at the Shorty Shack, fishing, eating oysters and crabs, working in his garden or yard, watching old-western movies and spending time with his family. He loved watching NASCAR, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Redskins (they will always be the Skins to him) and the West Virginia basketball and football teams.
Buster was one of the good ones. Anyone Buster met was instantly a friend. He loved unconditionally and was one of the most selfless, humble people you will ever meet. Family was most important to him. That was obvious the moment you met him because his family was always the center of conversations. His grandchildren were his world. If he could, he would have moved mountains for them. He was PapPap, Pappy, Pap, to his grandchildren. He was well-known among the neighborhood. He was the neighborhood husband, grandfather and friend, who was always there to help and chat, no matter what. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him knew that they were going to get a huge smile and a big hug. He enjoyed hanging out in his garage with family and friends talking, laughing and making the memories we will hold onto forever. He loved classic country music, and you could find him listening to Willie’s Roadhouse.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard; and his furry children, Alex and Rosebud.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; his children, Christina Connelly (Ford), Eric Greathouse and Anne Goode (Brian); grandchildren, Brittany Haffer and Brooke Goode; his bonus grandson (grandson-in-law) Travis Haffer; and sister, Marie Emery (Terry). All of whom love him very much.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale with Pastor Julian Rittenhouse and Pastor David Rittenhouse officiating.
Burial was in Arbovale Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were: Eric Greathouse, Brian Goode, Travis Haffer, John Monk, Noah Barkley and Kyle Cohenour.
Honorary pallbearers were: Ford Connelly, Greg Monk, Daniel Pingley, Matthew Barkley and Tommy Vandevender.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BFD Fire and Rescue; 4674 Potomac Highlands Trail, Durbin, WV 24944
Online condolences may be shared at www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
