John W. Greathouse Jr. Obituary
The passing of John W. Greathouse Jr. in Lexington, Kentucky occurred on June 10, 2026. John, born on November 27, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Greathouse Jr. to show support.
John touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While John’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Allen Womble Greathouse and John Wallis Greathouse, Sr. of Midway, Kentucky.. He is survived by: his sons, John Wallis Greathouse, III (Andrea) and Benjamin Josef Greathouse (Ashley); the mother of his children Lisa Greathouse Maggio; his partner's son Grayson; his siblings, Allen Greathouse, Nancy Downing and Margaret Clause; and his pet Snackers. He is also survived by three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to two of John's favorite charitable organizations: The Thoroughbred After Care Alliance http://www.thoroughbredaftercare.org phone: 859.224.2756 and the Lexington Humane Society http://www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org family would like to thank all his friends at the Thoroughbred Club for always taking special care of him.
