A J Green

A J Green, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Counce Green and Haley Green Neel; his son-in-law, Travis Isaac Barfield; and his granddaughter, Ellie Lauren Barfield. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ellie Fort Green; two sons, Alban Jay Green (Linda) of Marianna and Christopher Eric Green (Shelley) of Tallahassee; two daughters, Ozie Regina Barfield of Tallahassee and Lana Renee Green of Marianna. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Anthony Jay Green (Kelly) of Tallahassee, Heather Michelle Sellers (Ben) of Opelika, AL, Travis Rhett Barfield of Tallahassee, Jay Michael Green (Alana) of Marianna, Jackson Slade, Harrison Culbert, and Addison James Green, all of Tallahassee; three great grandchildren, Ansley Jo and Hannah Leigh Green of Tallahassee, and Sydney Grace Green of Marianna. A J was born in Two Egg, FL, and lived his entire life in Jackson County. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, after which he returned to Marianna where he learned his trade as a butcher. A J and Ellie started two successful businesses, Green's Supermarket and Green's Feed and Seed, both located on Highway 71 (Greenwood Highway). He also worked for Jackson County, retiring from his position there in 1987. He was a respected businessman, who was known for his honesty and integrity. A J was a faithful husband and a devoted and caring father. He provided sound counsel to many who came to him for advice, and he passed on to his children a strong belief in the value of hard work, personal responsibility, and honesty. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting, but he was happiest when he was surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10 am, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery with military honors provided by Sneads American Legion Post 241 with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Maddox Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Covenant Hospice of Marianna, 4215 Kelson Ave., Marianna, Florida 32446