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George Green Obituary
Green, George "Stardust" 83, was called home to his Lord, March 11, 2007 in Henderson, NV. He passed away due to heart failure. George was born September 6, 1923, in Chicago, and lived in there for 59 years. He had one of the greatest voices to ever grace the stage, and is known throughout the world. He was a lifelong Charter Member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians and among the first African-Americans to perform in South Africa in 1967 during Apartheid. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. George was preceded in death by his daughter, Yolanda Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Shirley L. Green; daughters, Carolyn Green of Chicago, Trina Bullitt of Chicago Heights, Veronica Moorhead of Henderson, NV; and sons, George L. Green of Los Angeles, Kenneth, Joshua and Byron Green, all of Chicago, and William Green of Cary, N.C.; and 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorial at 5 p.m. Monday, March 26, at Resurrection United Methodist Church, 5717 W. 63rd St., Chicago. Family requests donations be made to Green Valley United Methodist Church: 2200 Robindale Rd, Henderson, NV 89074. 
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Casey J. Richard
March 26, 2007
George...
...You may have remembered the movie "Driving Miss Daisy"....well there's no one better that I'd rather drive around town than you! I will really miss our conversations and your heartfelt advice. Thanks for allowing me the privelege of knowing you....my front passenger seat is now empty and I'm already missing you!
Scott Andrews
March 21, 2007
Dear Green Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Papa's passing. We lost our #1 fan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
The Andrews Family
David Snyder
March 21, 2007
Dear Papa George,
You will always be in my heart and I will never forget you. Your devotion and unconditional love to your family and especially to your grandchildren was second to none.
Love,
Your son-in-law
David
cheryl snyder
March 20, 2007
Dad,
Always and forever in our hearts.
Love you,
Cheryl,David,Brooke, Erika, Mike,
Nicole and Nathan LeBlanc
March 20, 2007
To my #1 fan;
Your heart was filled with love, your soul filled with strength, and your being filled with kindness. Your legacy will continue in each of your children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We will think of you often.
Love you,
Nikki
Diane Murphy
March 18, 2007
Cheryl and David,Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Barbara Rodman
March 16, 2007
Please accept our condolences. Our family has such good memories of Dad as we worked together.
We will always remember him fondly.
Barbara Rodman and family
Dennis Ferguson
March 16, 2007
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Peace and love in the days ahead. God Bless
Love,
Dennis, Rhonda, Taylor & Kady
Harvey Sklar
March 16, 2007
My condolences to the family at this time. Please know that others share in your loss.
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