Benjamin Carl Green

Benjamin Green, beloved husband, son, father, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2026. Ben fought a valiant fight against comorbidity. He leaves behind family and friends he cherished and a lifetime of adventures and memories.

Ben is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sue Sommer Green of Lexington, SC; daughter, Sommer Grace Green; sons, Dakota Lee Green and Levi Sage Green; his father, Kenneth Green; mother-in-law, Glyne Sommer; brothers and sisters in-law, Greg & Brenda Sommer and Robin & Cindy Jones, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Ora & Seth Fleetwood, Mami and Austin Powers; mother, Margie Powers Green; sister, Nancy Green; cousin, Yevette Jones; father-in-law, Richard Sommer; and many family members and friends.

Ben embraced his American Indian heritage of Catawba from his father linage and Cherokee from his mother’s linage. Brother Hawk is Ben’s fitting Indian name. He was proud of this heritage and his Southern Appalachian roots that ran through his veins.

After graduating from Fike High School in Wilson, NC in 1978. He attended ECU in Greenville, NC, where he made lasting fellow-rugby friends; finishing his undergraduate at USC in 1997 and master’s in education from Columbia College in 2001.

Ben’s nurturing and entrepreneurial spirit was shown through his businesses and 20 years of teaching, mentoring students and youth, and life-coaching. Some of his most fond professional years included teaching at Glen Forest School in West Columbia and serving as Academic Director at Talisman Academy in Hendersonville, NC.

Dreams and aspirations were fulfilled throughout Ben’s life. Owning and operating The Green Room Café in Hendersonville, NC was a dream that Ben and Sue shared. After seven years in the restaurant and catering industry, Ben retired and with Sue and their beloved dog Maple, traveled the southeast in their coach.

His love for his family and friends, his enjoyment of nature and his various interests and hobbies brought him joy and fulfillment throughout the years. Ben’s love of God and his artistic abilities were displayed in his wood sculpture and prayer garden creations he named “Odd Bens”. He loved spending time with family and friends, hiking, kayaking and just being in nature.

Ben loved the Lord and was a member at Riverbend Community Church where he served as deacon and his children were baptized in the spirit. Ben deeply believed that his body was a temporary vessel for his spirit which is made whole through Christ Jesus.

A Celebration of Ben’s Life will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Riverbend Community Church, 1015 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072.

Family and friend visitation will take place from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in Riverbend Fellowship Hall.