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Obituary For Deacon Kaponden Greene
Funeral services for Deacon Kaponden Greene, 83, of Orangeburg, will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1065 Sprinkle Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115, with interment to follow at Belleville Memorial Garden, 2900 Belleville Rd, Orangeburg, SC.
Deacon Greene will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
Deacon Kaponden McKinley Greene was born on August 29, 1942, in Calhoun County, South Carolina, to the late Reverend M.L.B. Greene and Queen Esther Greene of Orangeburg, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest on May 26, 2026.
Deacon Greene received his education in the public schools of Orangeburg County and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School as a member of the Class of 1964. Throughout his working career, he was employed by the former Hygrade Meat Company, Southern Bread Company, and Claussen Bread Company. He later retired from Merita Bread Company after forty-two years of dedicated and faithful service.
Raised in Orangeburg, Deacon Greene joined Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful and active member throughout his life. His commitment to God and his church was evident through his many years of service. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School teacher, member of the Prayer Band, participant in Bible Study, member of the Usher Board, and member of the Gospel Choir.
His leadership extended beyond the local church. He served as Vice Moderator and Moderator of the Andrew Chapel Educational and Sunday School Union. He was also a board member of the Mt. Pisgah Union, the Orangeburg Orthodox Baptist Association, and the Bull Swamp Live Working Convention. In addition, he served as Superintendent and teacher of the Baptist Educational and Missionary Sunday School Union and was an active member of the Deacons Alliance.
Deacon Greene leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Dr. Claudia S. Greene; one daughter, Mrs. Karen Denise (Christopher) Jiles of Mount Holly, North Carolina; one son, Kory McKinley (Sanchia) Greene of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Reverend Isaac (Carolyn) Greene and Deacon Samuel (Francis) Greene; two sisters, Mrs. Zina Hampton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Lena Brown of Mount Holly, New Jersey; four beloved grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Public viewing will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 1pm - 6pm.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you God's strength, comfort and peace.
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My sincere condolences to the Greene Family on the transition of your Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, may Deacon Kaponden Greebe Rest In Peace,Barbara Cleckley
Just want to let Dr. Claudia and family know that I can praying for you. My condolences to you and your family as you release today. Love you very much. Hi to Karen.
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time. May God give provide the comfort that all of you need. Peace and Comfort for You and your Family Evelyn
To The Greene Family; You All Have My Deepest Sympathy And Prayers During Your Time Of Bereavement; May The Lord Wrap His Ever loving Arms around each And Everyone of You in Your Time of Sorrow. I Met Deacon Green On January 24 1972 because he has a Daughter who was born on the same day as My Daughter. His Wife and My Wife shared The Same Room at that Time was The Orangeburg Regional Hospital...Again Rest In Peace Deacon Greene
Please except our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.Dr.Greene my friend hold on to God's hands.
Our belated heartfelt condolences and sympathies to all of his family members, friends, coworkers, classmates, and all of his other loved ones, during all of their times of bereavement, mourning, and grieving. IN THE BLESSED, HOLY, AND MOST RIGHTEOUS NAME OF my PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AMEN AND AMEN.
Condolences and heart felt sympathy to the Green families. Eartha Coulter
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Heartfelt Sympathy! Sending love, prayers and strength to the Greene family as you go through this difficult time. The Majors
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Dea. Greene. He will be remembered for the love he gave, the lives he touched, and the legacy he leaves behind.
My sincere condolences to the Greene family for your lost. Take the time to allow God to heal and restore your heart. Enjoy your reflections of your time spent with your love one. Be encouraged....
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