Mr. John Green of Paris, TN passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 91. A memorial service for Mr. Green will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 4:00 PM Saturday, August 1, 2015. Dr. Jenna Goggins of First Presbyterian will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 3:00- 4:00 PM prior to service time at the church.
Mr. John Green was born October 7, 1923 in Erie County, Buffalo, New York to the late John Green and Frances Kitching Green. On Feburary 14, 1982 he married Sandee Green of Paris, TN.
He is survived by daughters; Jacqueline A. Hardcastle of Greensboro, NC; Daina K. Lee of Frisco, TX; sons; Richard M. (Michele) Green of Lakeland, FL; Joseph D. (Sheila C.) Wilson of Linden, TN; brother; Wilford (Marilyn) Green of Nashua, NH; sister-in-law; Gail Green of Lakeland, FL. Mr. Green is also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
Mr. John Green was preceded by spouse, Betty Jo Green; married December 4, 1943; preceded on May 16, 1981; daughter, Sandra Jo Green; son, John Edward Green; brother, Robert Green.
Mr. Green served in WWII in the U.S. Army 672nd Engineer Co. including the Battle of the Bulge. He retired in 1986 from National Gypsum Co. after 35 years of service. Mr. Green was an Elder with the Presbyterian Church in Paris, TN, Hot Springs, AR and Chatham, VA. He served many years on the Henry Co. Commission for the Aging and also served on the Historical Zoning Board.
Memorials may be made to:: Lee Academy for the Arts, P.O. Box 667, Paris, TN 38242 or First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 107, Paris, TN 38242.