Robert Jackson Greathouse passed peacefully in his sleep on February 6, 2025 with his wife of nearly 50 years by his side.
He was born June 1,1953 to Thomas Jackson and Ella Mae Roberts Greathouse in Spencer, West Virginia. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1971. He was a gifted athlete, playing basketball, baseball and football, as well as running track and wrestling, throughout his school career. He attended Concord College. He joined the United States Air Force in January 1973. He was in the security service as a Morse code operator. In 1974 he was stationed at Shin Lin Kou Air Station, Taipei, Taiwan, where he met his wife Susan Mills. It was love at first sight. They were married March 29, 1975 in Hanover, Illinois.
He worked for WVDOH, Kaiser Aluminum, in the oil fields, Carl Smith Inc. and eventually retired from the Roane County Committee on Aging.  He was a long time member of the First Advent Christian Church of Spencer but has recently attended Alexander Baptist Church.
He enjoyed reading, leather working and studying early American history. With his family he attended pre 1840 rendezvous. He was an excellent marksman, winning many black powder shooting competitions. He portrayed Mr. Harmon in the film "The Captives" produced by Judy Miller. He appeared along side his family in the documentary "Bridges" produced by the WV Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Greathouse, one daughter Cassie Greathouse (Joey Harmon) of Charleston, WV, one son Caleb (Shannon) Greathouse of Spencer. One grandson Samuel Thompson and two granddaughters, Nola and Mila Parsons. He is also survived by two sisters Becky (Marlin) Benson of Ravenswood and Mendy Milhoan of Spencer. His cousin Mike Roberts, who was like a brother to him, of Gandeeville. Also survived by five brothers in laws, six sisters in law, as well as 57 nephews, nieces, and grandnieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and nephews, Casey Benson and Tripper Carey.
Service will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, with Pastor Shane Greathouse officiating.  Burial will follow in the Eventide Cemetery in Spencer.  Visiting will be Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00pm.