Benjamin H. Green, 82, of Woodway, TX passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at a local nursing center.
Celebration of life services: 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 10th in the Chapel at First Baptist Church, Waco with Dr. Randall Perry officiating.
Ben was born July 15, 1933 in Romeo, MI to Benjamin and Ferne (Hoskins) Green. The family later moved to Eastland, TX. After graduating from Eastland High School; Ben attended Cisco Junior College, and finished his Bachelor’s degree at Hardin-Simmons University. During his lifetime, Ben was a music minister, teacher/bus driver/principal (all at the same time in Holly, TX), engineer, and project manager at Lockheed, as well as loving husband, father, brother and friend. After retiring from Lockheed, with over 30 years of service, Ben returned to substitute teaching in Marble Falls. Several times he was asked to fill in at the alternate school. Though it was sometimes hard, he loved it when he saw a struggling student’s eyes light up in understanding and to see their self-confidence grow as they realized success and progress in their learning experiences.
Ben’s favorite family vacations were to the Tumbling McD Dude Ranch in California where we did some trail riding, square dancing, learned to play Canasta and had some great BBQ. Ben enjoyed playing all kinds of games (played Bridge at lunch when he worked at Lockheed and was a regular for dominoes at church game nights and loved to play Bingo, especially on the cruise ships). During Ben’s tenure at Lockheed Missiles & Space, Ben had the opportunity to watch several moon launches from land and sea (even from the deck of a submarine).
Ben had a sweet tooth, his favorites being pecan pie, lemon meringue pie and maple nut or butter brickle ice cream. Ben was also a huge fan of chicken fried steak (told stories about George’s “Chicken Fried Steak so big it was falling off the plate” for so many years we all thought it was a tall tale until we went to George’s), Bar-B-Que ribs (picture him with the sauce dripping down to his elbows), and he would never choose between pumpkin and pecan pie at Thanksgiving, he always requested a slice of each. Ben was a slow talker, he thought about his words before he said them out loud. Ben played the cornet and sang tenor in school and church choirs and also led congregational singing.
Having lost both their spouses; Ben and Joy (Dollahite), former high school sweethearts, got reacquainted during a reunion in 2000. They married on February 14, 2001. Together, they enjoyed cruising and road trips. They were active members of First Baptist Church of Waco, including the Agape program. Ben loved the Lord and served faithfully on many committees in the church including pastor search and on the Board of the Church Foundation.
He touched many lives, was loved by many, and will be greatly missed.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents; wife of over 40 years, Beverly Boyd Green; and brother, Otis Asa Green.
Ben is survived by wife Joy Lynne Green; children, Paula Green, Pamela Reaves and husband James, Ben Green IV, and Melody Green; step-daughter, Laura Gardner and husband Timothy; grandchildren, John and Joel Reaves, Kevin Burgess, Ben Green V and wife Emily, and Casey Green; great grandson, Brantley Green; sister, Yvonne Wise; sister-in-law, Norma Green and husband Jerald; niece, Holly Green; and nephews, James Green, and Charles Chaney, plus several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to:
Meals on Wheels of Waco, 501 West Waco Drive – Waco, TX 76707 — or —
First Baptist Church of Waco Foundation, 500 Webster Avenue – Waco, TX 76706
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
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Melody-
Deepest sympathies for the loss of your Dad. I personally know the sadness of losing parents and share in that grief. Precious memories will give you peace and comfort as will God’s love for you!
Love, Vicky
Melody – I am soo sorry to hear about your dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If you need anything – just let me know!
XOXO – Love, Lea Anne
Melody- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wish I could be there to give you a hug!
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} from all of us!
Love you,
Sara and the Wood Family
Dear Joy and Laura, I just learned of your loss. I am so sorry. I remember meeting Ben and he was such a nice man, Joy, you know that I realize how you feel about your loss. If I can be of any help or do anything please let me know. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. When you feel like talking please give me a call. I still live at the same address.
God Bless!
Ann Curry
So sorry for your loss. Have fond memories of him as drum major when I started marching with the EHS band. Don and I will remember you, Joy Lynn, and the family in our prayers
Don & Jeanette (Caton) Roff
Melody and Green family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Although I didn’t know your father he sounds like quite the man! Was a nice article and gave me a better of awareness of who he was. We pray for peace to be with you and your family through your grief.
With sympathy,
The Dutchover Family
Melody,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love and God Bless,
Janice
Dearest Joy, I am so sorry to hear about Ben. We always enjoyed you both in our home and when we were in yours. Ben was so special and loved you dearly. We were so happy when you found each other. After Tom died, you both were such great friends to me. Dear friend, I am truly sorry for your loss and I will be there for you in the coming days, months, and years. May the peace of the Lord Jesus fill you now. To the extended family of Ben and Joy, you have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Dear Sweet Joy, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort and peace in the months ahead. With Love,
Nancy Steinle
I am so sorry to learn about our Eastland, Texas High School friend Ben Green. I knew Ben Green real well. And also Joy Lynn Robinson. Since I worked at A&P Store in Eastland for many years I even knew both of their mothers. I was 6′ 3″, but I always had to look up at ben Green’s face! Ben seemed to always be happy to see you! Another very good Eastland Maverick gone to be in his Lord’s big round up! James Douglas Crabtree
We are so sorry about Ben. He was such a fighter. Paige had such a wonderful time with him and Joy on the cruise. We are always here for you. May the Lord give you peace and comfort and may you be sure to rely on His strength. Remember all the fun times and great memories, they will help during this time of grieving. (I bet Ben and T.J. are having a great time in heaven! Both will be missed forever.)
God’s peace
Gene, Kathy and Paige
We send our condolences in your loss of Ben. May you have comfort and courage at this time of grieving. I was blessed to have him as a teammate and classmate at EHS.
Sincerely,
Doug King
Even though I never knew Mr. Green, I knew and worked with Tim some time ago, and hope God has blessed your entire family with many wonderful memories of him, but most of all, with the blessed assurance you will all see him again soon………..Matthew 11:28 – 30.