A Chatsworth, Georgia, man claimed a lottery jackpot from the Georgia Lottery after playing his late wife's special numbers.
David Greeson, 51, was one of three players to win a $77,921 jackpot prize from the Feb. 25 Fantasy 5 drawing, matching all five winning numbers.
The winning numbers from the drawing were 5, 7, 11, 23, and 31.
David Greeson knows those numbers by heart. Not because they won him $78,000, but because they remind him of his late wife.
"Her birthday was 11/23/57 and we were married on the 31st of October. Since her passing on December 6th, I've played those numbers every night. 5 , 7, 11, 23, 31."
Greeson admits, he's always played the lottery at least a few times a week with numbers that have meaning. But for the last 3 months since his wife of 26 years, Kathy, passed away Greeson has played these numbers every single night.... 7 days a week.
Then one day, a couple weeks ago, he won.
"I looked on my phone, punched up fantasy 5, and seen 5, 7, 11, 23, 35, and first thing I said was 'Kathy, our numbers hit."
Kathy's death came suddenly. She died within a couple weeks of being diagnosed with lymphoma cancer.
Greeson says his wife loved to travel. That's why he wants to use the money to go back to the places where they created so many memories.
And while Greeson says the money is a nice bonus, ultimately, the jackpot was matching those numbers. "I hope it's a sign from her that she's ok."
The total purse that David could have won was $230,000, but 2 other people in Georgia also had those lucky numbers. No word on why those people chose those numbers.
Congratz!! R.I.P Kathy.
Nice win! Sorry to hear about his wife.
well if that wasn't a sign I dunno what would be hehehe
I hope he spends the money wisely and enjoys self
Nice story, terrible to lose a spouse at that age.
Wish he could have won it all but he'll be able to take some nice vacations with that.
God Bless him.
Shows u power of spirits
That is a very sweet story!
Beautiful story she is still with him even doe she has passed away. May her soul R.I.P
Good story!
This might just be the sweetest and saddest lottery story I've ever read. He sounds like a wonderful person who loved his wife. Very happy for him even though his story brought tears to my eyes. I wish him all the best.
One of the best wins i've seen in a while.
Congratulation Mr.Greeson may your wife RIP.
Conratulations to the Gleesons.
No one won the N.J. Pick 6 Jackpot on 3/13/14. The winning numbers :3-11-13 -30-35-37.
The Jackpot is now $8.2 M.
Indeed.
These are my kinda lotto stories. Rarely does it get any better than this.