Oatus Kenneth "Ken" Green

He graduated from Slaton High School and went to the Army and served as a military policeman. After his service he graduated from Texas Tech University and moved to Midland in 1967, where he met the love of his life, Geriann. They were married in 1968 and they stayed in Midland to raise their three children, Anton, Gayle, and Kenneth.

Ken worked for GSI, Geosearch Seismic Processors, and later retired from Dawson Geophysical. He was an innovative programmer and technology wizard. He served as a chairman of the Board of Directors for Abacus Computers, an active member of the Geophysical Society and active supporter for the Doodlebug Open Golf Tournament. Ken was also a proud member of Potawatomi Nation.

Ken enjoyed being outdoors and his interests included: hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling. He was a High School Soccer booster and a longtime season ticket holder for the Midland Rockhounds.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian Green; and brothers, George and Earl Green.

He is survived by his wife, Geriann; sons, Anton Green, Kenneth Green and wife Danielle; daughter, Gayle Peterson and husband Chad; brother, Bill Green; sisters, Joan Green, Betty Orr, Venita Womack, and MaryRuth Gossett; five grandchildren, Amanda, Micah, Madilynn, Kenneth, Haleigh, and Zachary; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 11am at First Baptist Church of Midland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buffalo Trail Council BSA, 1101 W. Texas Ave., 79701 or Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Midland, 901 W. Dengar, 79705.