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Clarence Green Obituary

Green, Clarence B. Age 70 passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with his family at his side. Dear son of Maggie Lee Green and Essie Richardson; beloved husband of Brenda Green; loving father of Fiona Green (William Farrahi); fond brother of Deloris Green Davis and Bernard Alfred Green; proud grandfather of Pierce Farrahi, sister-in-law, Pearl (Walter) Belisle; uncle and cousin to many. Clarence was born in Evergreen, Alabama. He made Chicago his home after completing his last tour of duty for the US Army as a recruiting officer. He worked as Head Elevator Starter for the John Hancock Center for over twenty years. In retirement, he enjoyed watching basketball. Wake Saturday, Dec. 10 4:00p.m Service, 5:00p.m., at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, 773-846-6567, In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Clarence Green would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 8, 2011.

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January 11, 2012

I am so sad to hear about Mr. Green passing. I worked with Mr. Green throughout his rehab stay and he was doing so good. He was also excited that he would be going home soon just in time for the basketball season. He would truly be miss. Irene

lisa wright

January 5, 2012

Uncle:
My Mom informed me that it's been a month since you left us, already. Time doesn't stand still does it? So I know you have the all star team together up there. I know that you are whole and very happy and I am happy for you. I communicated with my Auntie today and she was really missing you. You know that she was around most of my life? Of course you know that.Well I just wanted to drop by and say I love you and miss you my BIGGER THAN LIFE JOLLY GREEN GIANT UNCLE. Tell all of the family hello and don't forget to tell MAGGIE about me. I love you Lisa

LaKisha Greenwade

December 30, 2011

Missing my cousin dearly. I constantly look at the pictures from my last visits and cherish his vibrancy and love for chicago. It hurts to not have family with you, but soon peace comes and we understand that they are finally at rest.

Ivey Matute-Brooks

December 29, 2011

God bless the legacy of this beloved brother. I thank God for the amazing gifts that live on....keeping his beautiful memory alive.

arikka allen

December 29, 2011

R.i.p clarence green u will truly be missed..from the Allen family....

arikka allen

December 29, 2011

R.i.p clarence green u will be missed...from the Allen family..

Philip Coleman

December 29, 2011

Peace and Love

lisa wright

December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas my big beautiful Uncle. I love you so very much.

Your Niece,

Lisa

Joe Bonner

December 10, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sid & Sandra Prevost

December 10, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Johnny&India Battle

December 10, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Deborah Pennington-Greenwood

December 9, 2011

To The Green Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I remember Clarence from when I was a child he was friends with my older siblings & he was always such a gentleman. May God keep you strong & in HIS care as each day passes

Jeffrey L Chancellor Sr.

December 9, 2011

My uncle lightning will always be remembered for his big laugh and joyful heart. My uncle took me and my brother to basketball games and football games and continued to teach us how to be men. I will miss my uncle so dearly because he affected my life in so many ways all the way from Chicago. My love and prayers go to aunitie brenda, fiona, my mother, and uncle bernie. We'll stay strong and get through this.

Nicole Williams

December 9, 2011

The Green Family,
Mr. Green felt like a second father to me. He would include me with many outings with Fiona my best friend and provide me a word of advice when needed. He will be dearly missed and now he will have ultimate peace. God bless the Green family.
Love,
Nicole Williams

Fiona Green

December 8, 2011

Thank you for your heartfelt and thoughtful condolences. Dad was a man of integrity. He was strong, smart, and a devoted father and husband. We will miss him sooo much, but we agree that Dad is at ultimate peace and walking and playing some serious Defense around Heaven all day long. God bless you all and please keep us in your prayers. Peace be still....
Love,
Fiona

charles lockett, georgia beasley -mildred lockett-buchanan

December 8, 2011

TO THE GREEN FAMILY,

YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YES ANOTHER SOUTH AKRON SOLDIER HAS MADE IT OVER / WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY / WHEN YOU GO UP TO GOD'S GLORY HE'LL BE WATING UP THERE

STAY STRONG / WE LOVE YOU !

Gina F

December 8, 2011

My thoughts, prayers and lots of love are with you and your family, Brenda. May the comfort and peace of God sustain you through this time of sorrow. Luv n hugs,

December 8, 2011

One of the South Akron bunch just informed me that on of our brothers had gone home and was now WALKING AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY. I grew up with Clarence and he was a great friend. I will always remember the days of walking to Miller School together and just gropwing up. Blessings to all of the family and may God watch over you.
James Wilson (Ruffie) Plano, Texas

Rose Yovanovich

December 8, 2011

Dear Family of Clarence Green. My name is Rose Marie (Kostoff) Yovanovich and I went all through Miller Elementary School in Akron, Ohio with a wonderful "boy" with the name of Clarence Green. As time went on our paths crossed once at a department store and he was still the neat as a pin, warm and friendly Clarence with the beautiful big smile. Through the years my friends and I wondered what happened to Clarence as he was everyone's friend. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, but am so happy to read of the wonderful life he led and the wonderful family he loved and that loved him. God Bless and keep him.

Lisa Wright

December 8, 2011

To My Family:

I will miss my Bigger than Life Uncle, He was such a large part of my entire life. It was as if he lived right here in Akron Ohio with me. He visited us so much and he always brought my Mom so many beautiful things from the big City when he came home. He treated her like a Princess because he knew she worked to take care of her children.I will miss that big smile and even when my BIGGER than life Uncle wore JEANS you felt like he was going to a Black Tie event. Rest in peace my wonderful Uncle enjoy being in God's presence and being a whole BIGGER than life MAN again. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I will miss knowing that you are here on earth with us, but I know that you feel better now than you have in years. Tell MAGGIE all about me please.

Love you forever your neice,

Lisa Marie Green ( Wright).

WELBY & MARVA BROADDUS

December 8, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF CLARENCE (LIGHTNING) GREEN

YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

I MET LIGHTNING ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO THROUGH MY HUSBAND AND HE HAS BEEN A FAVORITE EVERY SINCE, SUCH A WONDERFUL, DISTINGUISHED AND CARING PERSON, HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.

TAKE YOUR REST MY FRIEND, YOUR JOB HERE ON EARTH HAS BEEN CONSIDERED WELL DONE!

LOVE YA!

Charles Small

December 8, 2011

Another product of South Akron has passed. He lived a life that was an example to others.

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