Biography: Ralph Taylor Greene, 88, of Little Rock died Friday, December 18th, 2009. He was born March 23, 1921 in Keokee, Virginia, son of the late Charles and Margaret Greene of Greeneville, Tennessee and reared in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor and was a radioman for three and a half years on the USS Nashville escorting General Douglas MacArthur across the Pacific. He was aboard ship as they participated in the Doolittle Raid on Japan. After the kamikaze bombing of his ship he was assigned to teach Morse Code and Radio Skills at the Naval Training Academy in San Diego where he met his wife, Nolene, a Navy Wave. After World War ll Ralph trained in refrigeration and air conditioning repair in Detroit. He moved his family to Arkansas in 1955, where he started his own company, Advanced Refrigeration. He was a member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church and the Fisherman Sunday School class since 1955. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rites and a past Master of the Trinity Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Pulaski County Republican Committee where he met many of the GOP’s national leaders. He is survived by three children, Patricia Greene of Little Rock and New Orleans, Doug Greene of Malibu, California, and Cindy Greene of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Donovan Greene of Los Angeles, Zack Jambor of San Francisco and Samantha Jambor of Santa Monica, a sister, Doris Chestnut of Coldwater, Michigan, and numerous nieces , nephews and sisters in law. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Nolene Woodson Greene, originally of White County, brother Jack Greene of Jasper, Tennessee, and sisters Viola Hager of Erwin, Tennessee and Nora Widman of Detroit, Michigan. Ralph was known for his unique sense of humor and took great pride in his family’s accomplishments. He enjoyed USS Nashville reunions, his mall walking buddies and playing Skip Bo at the Little Rock Senior Center where he made many dear friends. His last months were spent among the wonderful folks at Andover Place Retirement Community. A visitation will be Sunday December 20, 2009 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday December 21, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Oak Forrest United Methodist Church. Burial will be Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 1130 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Oak Forest United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com