William Green Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For William Green

William Green, 100, of Richmond, Virginia, died Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born April 6, 1920, in Sumter, South Carolina. Mr. Green, nicknamed “Son” by family members at an early age, moved with his mother, Julia Green, and siblings to Richmond in 1930. His father had died and Richmond offered greater opportunities for work. Along with his family, Mr. Green joined the newly formed New Light Baptist Church, in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Valley, where family members held various leadership roles. Mr. Green married Josephine Evelyn Tazewell on June 18, 1942. Mrs. Green predeceased Mr. Green in 2017. They had five daughters, Shirley Green Johnson (deceased), Veronica Mae Green (deceased), Barbara Green Beard (deceased), Patricia Green Rodgers (Bob), and Vivian Delores Green. They had one son, William F. Green (Venus). Mr. Green also had another son, Darryl King (Peggy). A World War II veteran, Mr. Green joined the Army, 1894th Engineers Battalion, on August 17, 1942, and served his country until November 21, 1945. Mr. Green was stationed in Saipan, and supervised fifteen men as a Construction Foreman. He received the following decorations and citations: Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal, Bronze Service Star, American Theater Campaign Medal, and the Victory Medal. Upon honorary discharge, Mr. Green returned to a job he had at Bellwood (Defense Supply Center) and later worked for the Virginia Electric and Power Company. Next he joined the Richmond Postal Services, beginning as a driver of heavy duty trucks and moving to a mechanic. He is the recipient of a Great Idea cash award and certificate from the US Postal Services, bestowed on employees who came up with cost savings ideas. Mr. Green retired from the post office in 1989 after 40 years of service, continued to do light jobs in home improvement, and kept his yard beautiful with florals, shrubbery, trees, and up-grades well into his nineties. In addition to his living children, Mr. Green leaves 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, and two great great great grandchildren. He also leaves numerous relatives and friends, particularly his Fan Club on his daughter Patricia’s Facebook page. Mr. Green enjoyed every moment of his life yet was prepared for the other side, sharing with his daughter, Patricia, “I don’t want to leave here until the good Lord takes me.” Even when in pain, he fought it, never complaining, in the warrior spirit of a WWII hero. That meant fighting dementia, prostate cancer, hearing loss, COVID-19 twice, a fractured hip, and a mini stroke which began his path to the light, the God source. Mr. Green will be missed yet what a joy that he was here. “Though weeping may endure for a night, joy cometh in the morning.” Viewing is Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 East Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral and interment are private on December 30.

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My deepest condolences to the Green family. I grew up knowing the family and went to school with my dear friend Pat and I remember Barbara too. Pop was a nice person and always had a smile and waved to me as I played in my yard as he walked by. I never saw a frown on his face and I was always happy to see him. RIP Pop Green.

Dear Patricia, having just recently learned of your father's transition, I send you my sincere condolences, love and prayers. You were a faithful daughter and caregiver, always showing your love for your Daddy in every thought, word and action, much of which you shared thru Facebook. Thank you for that, because in addition to showing your deep and lasting love for your father, you've been an example to those in your circle of what love looks like. God bless you and your family, and may God, our Father comfort and keep you. Sincerely, Sandra Ford Mason, AHS Classmate, 1967

Patricia, I would like to celebrate a life well lived. More than most have not seen the things Dad saw, known the things Dad knew. They were not privileged to know all the love he knew, felt the warmth of the sun, or the glow of the midnight moon as much as he did. The steps he took have long bypassed the steps of most. He has walked the last mile of the way. He can now lay his burden down, straighten his spine, and while not looking back, can rest assured that he has passed the baton to a strong and worthy soldier. Continue to make him proud, think of him with a smile knowing his spirit is with you know as always. God bless, and peace be with you. Love, Patricia Coleman-Cobb

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May GOD's peace and comfort be with you all. Violet B. Heckstall, Richmond, VA

Sending love and strength as you grieve, Patricia. Johanna Hershenson

Condolences to the Green family. I was a close friend to Barbara at Armstrong and Va Union. In fact Barbara was an attendant at my wedding. Patricia and Vivian and William Jr were very young when I visited their home during the 1960s. Mr Green was always very gracious. Joan Greene Jackson, King of Prussia, Pa