Raleigh Gerald Green

Gerald was born in Columbus, Ga. and pre-deceased by his parents, Waurene and Charlie E. Green, son, Craig Green and grandson, Matthew Green. Gerald was a graduate of Jordan Vocational High School in 1951. After his graduation, he served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy for 4 years, flying in antisubmarine planes in the Canal Zone, Central America. He was the oldest of 6 children,often referred to as the "Big Boss" by his youngest brother, Herman. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Edward J. "Sonny" Green and Wayne Green, Starke, Fla. Worked for IBM for 34 years until he retired. He started as a Customer Service Engineer, rose to Executive levels in Sales and Marketing. He was a Christian, he also loved fast pitch softball, he was a great pitcher; he loved to run, ran a marathon on his 50th birthday; he loved his grandchildren, loved talking about them; he loved motorcycles and riding with friends; he enjoyed coin collecting; he loved family reunions (not enough of them).

He is survived by his son, Keith Green, Ackworth, Ga., grandson, Nicholas Green, Ackworth, Ga., granddaughter, Morgan Green, Statesboro, Ga and grandson, Jonathan Green, Marietta, Ga, three siblings, Zonelle Taylor, Columbus, Ga., Lamar"Popeye"Green, Columbus, Ga., Herman Green, wife, Audrey, Valley, Al. many other relatives and friends.

Family will visit with friends on Thursday, February 09, 2017 at Striffler-Hamby in Edgewood Hall from 2:00 until 3:00 in the afternoon. At 3:00 a funeral service will begin with Pastor Norman Waddell officiating. Interment will follow to Parkhill Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents, Waurene and Charlie Green.