Roger Greene

Roger Greene, 62, passed away at his home in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Judy Greene; three children, Tracey and husband, Jesse Cyree, Travis and wife, Karin Greene, and Trenton Greene; two grandchildren, Tyler Greene and Logan Greene; his mother, June Greene; and two brothers, Joel and Mickey Greene. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Greene. Roger was known throughout Louisiana and Florida as the innovator who introduced artificial lures to big game fishing in the Gulf of Mexico to great success. He was raised in the close-knit community of the Humble Oil Camp on Grand Isle where he spent summers soaking up fishing knowledge on charter boats. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1970, he worked in boat brokerages, but always in demand as a captain during tournaments throughout the Gulf Coast. He spent 15 years as a professional marina manager at Oceanside Marina in Key West, Fla., leading successful property development projects and acting as the local IGFA representative. He retired last year to live in Tampa, Fla.