Calvin E. Green Jackson, Georgia Obituary

Calvin E. Green

Calvin “Cal” Eugene Green, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 15, 2020. Cal was born on Monday, August 25, 1930 in Siluria, Alabama to the late Jacob Frank and Lena Mae Green. He is also preceded in death by his children, Kay Green Lanier and Tommy Green. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring after 23 years of service as well as the Georgia Department of Corrections having been Warden and Regional Director for the Southwest area. Cal loved to work in his garden, and he loved to tell stories of his career experiences. He was a member of Gray United Methodist Church and the Bible Study Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Walker-Green; two children, Larry Green, Janet Eleam (Bob); three step-children, Donna Day, Deanna Williams (Keith), Mandy Doles (Shane); grandchildren, Jack Williford (Pamela), Tammy Sikes, Shelly Fouts (Perry), Emily Green, Lindsay Eleam, Crystal Whitaker (Blake), Kendell Jackson, Morgan Bennett, Ashley Pye, Joshua Williams; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linnie Cumberland, Edna Buse; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Gray United Methodist Church, Gray, GA with Reverend Jason Dillard officiating. Interment will follow in Towaliga Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson, GA. The family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Gray United Methodist Church Building Fund, 117 S. Jefferson St., Gray, Georgia 31032. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.
August 25, 1930 - October 15, 202008/25/193010/15/2020
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Calvin “Cal” Eugene Green, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 15, 2020. Cal was born on Monday, August 25, 1930 in Siluria, Alabama to the late Jacob Frank and Lena Mae Green. He is also preceded in death by his children, Kay Green Lanier and Tommy Green. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring after 23 years of service as well as the Georgia Department of Corrections having been Warden and Regional Director for the Southwest area. Cal loved to work in his garden, and he loved to tell stories of his career experiences. He was a member of Gray United Methodist Church and the Bible Study Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Walker-Green; two children, Larry Green, Janet Eleam (Bob); three step-children, Donna Day, Deanna Williams (Keith), Mandy Doles (Shane); grandchildren, Jack Williford (Pamela), Tammy Sikes, Shelly Fouts (Perry), Emily Green, Lindsay Eleam, Crystal Whitaker (Blake), Kendell Jackson, Morgan Bennett, Ashley Pye, Joshua Williams; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linnie Cumberland, Edna Buse; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Gray United Methodist Church, Gray, GA with Reverend Jason Dillard officiating. Interment will follow in Towaliga Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson, GA. The family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Gray United Methodist Church Building Fund, 117 S. Jefferson St., Gray, Georgia 31032. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.

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Oct
17
Visitation
Saturday, October 17 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gray United Methodist Church
117 S Jefferson Street
Gray, GA 30233
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Oct
17
Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 17 2020
11:00 AM
Gray United Methodist Church
117 S Jefferson Street
Gray, GA 30233
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Oct
17
Interment
Saturday, October 17 2020
01:00 PM
Towaliga Baptist Church Cemetery
160 Towaliga Church Road
Jackson, GA 30233
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