Mr. George Lee Green, Sr.

Obituary "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord? Romans 14:8 George C. Green was born in Jackson, MS on April 3, 1941 to the late James Green and the late Ida Lee Sanders. He was raised in Florence, MS and attended Spring Hill M.B. Church. George received his education from Spring Hill Elementary, New Hope High School, and McLaurin High School where he graduated in 1960. George enlisted into the Army in 1963 and conducted basic training in Fort Polk, LA. George eventually went overseas to Korea where he worked as a nuclear weapons assembler. His last duty assignment was at Fort Lewis Washington. While there George was a drill sergeant and had attained the rank of E-S. George received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Services Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1966. After the Army, George moved to Seattle, WI and worked for the Boeing Company as a riveter. During a Grief layoff, George sold insurance for a for months. He went back to Boeing and worked there for a total of 29 years. George received accolades for good attendance, good work performance, and teamwork During his time at Boeing, George was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers of which he maintained membership for 50 years. George was awarded Employee of the Month in March 1995. Also, while living in Seattle, George volunteered with the Tacoma Urban League and furthered his education at Seattle Central Community College and the University of Washington. Upon retiring George moved back to Florence, MS where he was an active member of Spring Hill M.B. Church. He served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher- Adult Class, and Sunday School Superintendent. George also served as President of the Spring Hill District Sunday School Institute and on the Education Committee of the Spring Hill District Assoc. George was also a Commissioner with the Cleary Water, Sewer, and Fire District and served as a sergeant reserve officer with the Rankin County Sheriffs Department (Class of 2001). George was preceded in death by his father James Green, his mother Ida Lee Green, his brother Emanuel Lewis, and a son George Escoe. George is survived by 2 daughters; Carolyn Brown of Jackson, MS, and Melissa (Charles) Survine of Aurora, CO; 1 son; George Green Jr. of Florence, MS; 7 grandchildren; LaTeshia Escoe of Jackson, MS, Chris Brown of Jackson, MS, Tiffany Brown of Southaven, MS, Corey (Yesenia) Brown of Whitehaven, FL, Marquita Brown of Jackson, MS, Adam Brown of Jackson, MS, and Alyssa Dominic) Thornton of San Antonio, TX, 5 great grandchildren; Chasity Brown, Kjeunna McBeth, Ariyanna Brown, Jayden Brown, and Riley Jo Thornton.

Mr. George Lee Green, Sr.

April 3, 1941 - June 1, 2024