Max Irvin Green

GREEN, Max, 100, of Highland Springs, completed his earthly journey, leaving behind the torment of dementia on May 22, 2018. He joins his wife, Dorothy V. Green; son-in-law, Raleigh M. Sears; faithful dog, Tart; and all six of his siblings. Surviving are daughters, Brenda “Mickey” Green, Sandra “Dee Dee” Sears; two grandsons and their wives, Shawn M. (Terri) Sears, Shane M. (Carolyn) Sears; three great-grandchildren, Mandy (TJ) Higgins, Noel “Skeety” Sears and Raleigh Sophia Sears. Also, special nephews, Eddie and Buzz Moore; devoted friends, Richard Almond and Reggie Barnett. Max was an Army veteran and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a faithful member of New Bridge Baptist Church since the age of eight. Max never met a stranger and was always ready to help anyone in need. Special thanks to Anna Pitt, George, and all of the caring staff at CCM for their past care. Also, to the staff of Hanover Regional ER and the entire hospice team’s compassionate care in his last days. To honor Max’s lifelong love of all pets, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Richmond Animal League at 11401 International Dr., N. Chesterfield, Va. 23236; or if you have room in your heart, adopt a shelter animal in need of a loving home. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. in Richmond, Va. 23231 between 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Max Green will be entombed in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Ln., Richmond, Va. 23222. ...for now we see through a glass darkly; but then shall we know.