Service Details
Funeral: Monday, July 16, 2018 11:00am
Visitation: Monday, July 16, 2018 9:00 – 11:00am
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI 53403
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Racine – James Larry Green Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018. He was born November 12, 1952, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, by the late James and Christine (nee:Roberson) Green.
James was the first African-American to become a full-fledged member of the Racine Carpenter’s Local 91. He was a master carpenter and worked at Ricchio Construction until the time of his retirement. His well-known projects include Target and Regency Mall. He was a Master Mason of Southgate Lodge No. 6 F.& A.M. Prince Hall Affiliation. His favorite past times were racing, hunting, and fishing. He loved to spend time with his family and friends cooking for them and joking around.
James leaves to cherish his precious memory his children Larina L. Green of Mt. Holly, NC; James L. Green III of Burton, MI; Portia A. (Noahm) Sneed of Racine, WI, and their mother, Eloise Green, and his son Joshua Lockridge of Limon, CO; nine grandchildren, his siblings David R. Green, Johnny R. (Antoinette) Green, Jeff E. (Minerva) Green, Arthur L. Green, Denise (John K.) Helm, all of Racine, WI; and Tony R.(Lisa) Green of West Salem, WI; and godson Elias “Eli” Lennelle Green of Racine, WI; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremiah A. Green and his parents James and Christine (Roberson) Green.
He was loved by many and will be tremendously missed.
The Green family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for him through the years. Thank you to all the family and friends that stopped by to check up on him, especially his baby daughter Portia (Green) Sneed. All your help was greatly appreciated.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018, 11:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 9:00am until the time of service.
Turner Family says
So sorry for your loss. Praying for strength for the family.
Lisa Farr says
MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL MY BELOVED COUSINS WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW LARRY ALWAYS WAS FUNNY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE MAY THE DEAR LORD BRING COMFORT TO ALL IN THE MIDST OF ALL YOUR STORMS FOR HE IS GOOD ALL THE TIME GOD BLESS LOVE TO ALL COUSIN LISA FARR
Robert Hicks Jr. And Family. says
Pastor Green My Friend And Family…….. Amazing Grace.
Victoria Gardner and family says
Sorry for your loss
The Hicks Family says
May God Watch Over The Green Family
Robert Hicks says
Pastor Green……I’m Riding With You All The Way.
Ellis Cotton Family says
To the Green Family
Hold to Gods unchanging hand and only God is able to bring you through this time of sorrow. God is good all the time .
Anonymous says
Missing u big homie rip
M.B. says
Mike Berryhill and The whole Berryhill would like to say thanks for being a true friend in deed Rest now Big Poppa😢
The Moore Family says
Sending our condolences to the Green family.
The Ball Family says
Larry is gone but will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family. We will miss him.
Mary Helena says
Pastor Green
May the love of God strengthen and sustain you.
Jimmy Smith says
My deepest sympathy is being sent. On this heart felt moment. May God be with the whole Green family
Anonymous says
I knew and always will remember James fondly. I was a landlord of his many years ago and he was one of the smartest, funniest and kindest man I ever had the privilege of meeting. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Big E says
Sorry for the loss of Mr Green, wish he was here just a little longer