John Rowland Green Sr.

John R. Green, Sr. "Jack, age 91, passed away on July 1, 2026

He was born November 2, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents John McGraw Green and Marjorie Ruth (Rowland) Green. John proudly served with the United States Army from 1957-1960. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky State University and also received his Master of Arts degree from Kent State University. He was employed as a teacher with the Ravenna School System (Brown Middle School) for thirty years.

John was a longtime active member of the First Christian Church in Kent and was named an Elder Emeritus. He was a 69 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, and also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star. He was a gifted woodworker, which was his one true passion.

John is survived by his son, John (Valerie) Green, Jr., grandsons, Justin (Jill) Green, and Joshua (Rachel) Green as well as two great-granddaughters, Madison Green and Maci Green. He is also survived by his beloved sister-in-law, Mary Jo Cross as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Ellen (Cross) Green in 2019, his parents, siblings, and infant son.

Friends and family will be received Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E Main St, Ravenna, Ohio 44266, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Masonic Service will take place there at 12:45 pm, followed by the Funeral Service on July 7, 2026, at 1:00 pm officiated by Reverend Wayne Enders.

Final resting place will be Maple Grove Cemetery, 6698 N Chestnut St, Ravenna.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Christian Church in Ohio's HOPE Campus, formerly the Cleveland Christian Home, 11401 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111, in John's memory.

The family would like to thank the staff at Vista Veranda as well as Affinity Care Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during John's time of need.