Elkins Jack Green

Jack is a World War II veteran who faithfully and honorably served the United States of America. Jack received several awards including a Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Medal, American Area Medal and a World War II Victory Medal to name a few. He survived the sinking of his combat ship and served on several United States naval vessels. Jack worked as a Mechanical Inspector in Engineering while working at Reynolds, Smith and Hills Engineering Company.

Jack had a deep love and passion for the University of Florida Football (“Go Gators”) and enjoyed yard work.

Jack is survived by his daughter; Wanda Robinson (Grady); his sons; Jimmy Green and Elkins Green; his sisters; Mary Kinard (Albert), Myrta Moore; and his grandchildren; Wendy Zepatos, Thomas Robinson and James Green (Michele).

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Funeral service celebrating his long and full life will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make your donation to Vitas Hospice in the name of Elkins Jack Green.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207. (904) 396-2522. www.greenlawnjacksonville.com or www.dignitymemorial.com