Jeffrey Allen Greene

Jeffrey Allen Greene, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Evansville and raised in Indianapolis, Jeff was the son of the late Beth Van Vorst Gray and Harvey Allen Greene. He was a proud alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington, earning his Bachelor of Arts in English and History in 1985 before completing his Juris Doctor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1988, the same year he was admitted to the Indiana bar.

Jeff enjoyed a successful career in tax law, including leadership roles with several national firms. He was respected as a mentor and lecturer and was actively involved with the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.

Outside of work, Jeff had a lifelong love of IU football and basketball, and was lucky enough to see the Hoosiers win national championships in both. He went to countless tailgates and games with family. He also cherished music; he saw the Grateful Dead multiple times in concert, and in his later years, he enjoyed nights out dancing to live music with Melanie, his wife.

Jeff was a smart, ambitious, and warm person with a kind soul who loved a good conversation and good company. His greatest devotion was to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melanie Simpkins Greene; his daughters, Taylor (Vince) Scott and Tess (Zeno) Wertz; and his cherished grandchildren, Carter and Connor Scott. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Betsy Greene (Jeromi Quade), Christopher R. (Xio) Greene, and Jennifer Anne Greene, as well as seven nieces and nephews, seven great-nephews, and many dear friends and colleagues.

A celebration of Jeff's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to IU Athletics or IndyHumane. Or, if you’d rather, listen to your favorite song and dance with the people you love.