Dr. David F. Greer passes away at the age of 71

Greer, Dr. David F., of Birmingham, passed away July 27, 2007 at the age of 71. Dr. Greer, a native of Dadeville, Alabama.  Following his graduation from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Dr. Greer served in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for six years. He then returned to the dental school for further studies after which he attained a Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry with a major in Dental Radiology. It was at that point that he became associated with the faculty at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry.  In 1975 he was appointed Director of Student Affairs and in 1994 he was appointed Assistant Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs, a position he held until his retirement in 1998.  While Dr. Greer became extremely active in areas of teaching and research necessary to proceed in an academic environment, he was also active in UAB and National Dental Committees. This is evidenced by his numerous representations on UAB committees; serving as national president of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honorary Society; his national presidency of the American Academy of Dental Radiology, currently The National Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; and his editorship as a member of the Council Board of National Examinations.  In lieu of flowers or other expressions of bereavement, please send contributions to the David F. Greer Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. The address is: The David F. Greer Endowed Scholarship Fund, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, 1919 7th Avenue South, University Station, Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlor Southside. Graveside service for Dr. Greer will be on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Dadeville City Cemetery, Dadeville, Alabama with Rev. Bill Blackerby officiating. "There is one destiny that makes us brothers. No one goes his way alone. What we put into the lives of others comes back into our own." - Edwin Markham