Richard is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Paige (12) and Peyton (6). He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice Blocker of Plant City, FL, father, Carleton Myron Green, of Cordele, GA.
Richard was born on March 30, 1973, in Jekyll Island, GA to Carleton and Mary Alice. He graduated from the University of South Florida. He married Jennifer, a civil engineer, in 2005. With support and encouragement from Jennifer, Richard pursued his passion to become an airline pilot. He began working for Gulfstream International Airways as a first officer in 2007. The couple welcomed two children into their home and Richard set about instilling in them his love of travel.
Richard was a humorous and entertaining individual who loved technology and who was passionate about travel. He was an active and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1224. Richard served as the Silver Airways Executive Council Chairman for nine years. Throughout his battle with cancer, he provided stable leadership to his membership, the union volunteers, and to Silver’s management team.
A Visitation will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home and Memorial Park from 10 am to 12 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021.
A Funeral Service will follow at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 2 pm with a reception afterward. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Richard’s life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Big Bend Hospice at https://bigbendhospice.charityproud.org
The family would like to thank the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center and Hospital Staff for their care throughout his illness.
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