Jim Green, Jr

Jim Green, Jr., 84, of Hillsboro passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Mr. Ernie Albrecht officiating. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at the funeral home.

Jim was born November 27, 1932 in Peoria to Minnie Ella (Gebhardt) and James Presley Green, Sr. He was raised in Hill County and was a 1951 graduate of Hillsboro High School, where he served as class president. From 1955-1957, he served his country in the United States Army.

On August 16, 1957, Jim was united in marriage to Letha “Tiny” Johnson and she preceded him in death on October 11, 1999. After working for Robinson Gin for over six years, he became a farmer and rancher until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his pet companion “Sally” whom he loved very much. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

Also preceding him in death were his parents; son, William Henry Green on December 20, 2016; granddaughter, Lauren Marie Watts on March 24, 1988; and great-granddaughter, Kennedy Green on February 3, 2017.

Survivors include his children, James Green and wife, Kristi, Donna Watts and husband, Glenn, Jackie Green, and Mary Green; former daughter-in-law, Melinda Anderson; fourteen grandchildren, Devin Busby, Eric Busby, Amy Zapata and husband, Millie, Dana Sue Behringer, Justin Green and wife, Jessica, Houston Martin, Madison Martin, Presley Green, Brandi Green, Jennifer Green, Christopher Watts, Natalie Watts, Joshua Green, and Madison Green; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, TX 76710.

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Saturday, August 19, 2017
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Funeral Service

2:00 PM ,Sunday, August 20, 2017
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Burial

Sunday, August 20, 2017
Ridge Park Cemetery
Julatka Street Hillsboro, TX 76645