TACAMO Fallen - Gerald (Jerry) R. Greer (Updatde)

June 23, 1949 - January 6, 2026

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Greer passed away January 6, 2026 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, OK, surrounded by friends and family. Jerry was born June 23, 1949, in Newton, KS to Lowell Greer and Rosa Lee Greer (Maples). Following school, he joined the Army when he was 18, serving from 1967 to 1970. While serving, he earned multiple Service badges, Bronze Service Stars, and was an expert rifleman.

Jerry’s career involved owning his own VW repair shop, being a fireman, and working for Boeing Aircraft for over 45 years. During his career with Boeing, he worked many places across the country as an E-6 Fleet Support manager, overall logistics manager, and finally as the E-6 Subject Matter Expert (SME) until his passing. He was known as “Mister Mercury” to Sailors, government and Navy leaders, and the Boeing people he worked with. There was never a question he couldn’t answer, never a problem his knowledge didn’t help resolve.

Outside of his career, Jerry enjoyed travelling, collecting various musical instruments, and playing music. He was a talented musician, having mastered the guitar and dobro, and loved to sing and play with his many friends and family. He and his wife LaDonia, loved playing “jams” at local places including nursing homes and churches, and especially their own home, where they welcomed many passionate musicians. He was known for looking out for others and helping in any way he could. He was respected and loved by many and will be truly missed.

He is survived by his wife, LaDonia Carlson-Greer and son/grandson, Devlin Vega of the home, his children: Rick, Laura, Summer, Dominic, and Seth and his brothers, Dan and Kent.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Lowell, his mother Rosa Lee, and his brother Ron.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Jerry can be made to Wounded Warrior Project or your favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the thoughtful direction of Moore Funeral and Cremation.

In Memoriam: Gerald (Jerry) R. Greer

Comments by Vern Lochausen

Jerry Greer was not only a champion in his community and for his family, but he was also the go-to person for everything related to the Boeing/Navy E-6 Mercury airborne communications aircraft. His journey began in Seattle, where the aircraft was built, and continued through its initial delivery to Barbers Point, Hawaii, in the late 1980s.

From there, Jerry joined the E-6 Introduction Support team at Pax River, Maryland, from 1990 to 1993, developing training for Sailors and future E-6 support personnel, as well as Navy Field Service Engineering organizations.

His work with the E-6 took him across the country. He served as E-6 Fleet Support Manager at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma (1993–1999), and then as Field Service Manager for all E-6 support sites in Seattle (1999–2001). He later became the overall Logistics Manager for the program in Seattle and Wichita, Kansas (2001–2006).

Boeing once again called upon his expertise to lead the E-6 Glass Cockpit Modification Program as Program Manager in Jacksonville, Florida (2006–2010). He then settled in Oklahoma as the E-6 Subject Matter Expert (SME) until his passing. There was never a question he couldn’t answer, nor a problem his knowledge couldn’t resolve—earning him the affectionate title of “Mister Mercury” among Sailors, Navy leaders, government personnel, and Boeing colleagues alike.

Jerry’s contributions went far beyond daily duties. He established standards for field service support, connected E-6 operations with Boeing Commercial 707 SMEs, preserved the program’s corporate memory, and was recognized as the primary resource for Fleet and NAVAIR on all E-6 matters since 2010. His innovative and pragmatic approach to logistics ultimately led to his nomination and induction into the TACAMO Hall of Fame in 2017.

Jerry touched thousands of lives and was widely recognized as the Mercury expert in the Navy TACAMO community. From training and logistics to engineering and program knowledge, he was a walking encyclopedia of the E-6 and its history—a legacy that will endure for generations.

The TACAMO Community extends its sympathy and prayer for peace to Jerry's family and friends during this time of passing.