Leon Green

Leon Green age 82 of Rison, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 13, 2012 at his home. He was born January 31, 1930 in Cornerville, a son of the late W.A. Green and Icie Glover Green. Leon married his love, Carolyn on December 3, 1983. Mr. Green was the owner operator of Green Logging. He enjoyed everything outdoors from working in the timber industry, hunting, fishing, playing gospel music and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Green was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Helen Green; one son, Norman Green; one stepson, Tommy Crofford; one brother, J. W. Green; also, two sisters, Geraldine Lloyd and Birdie King. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Carolyn Owen Green of Rison; daughter, Pam Vance of Sheridan; two stepsons, Jim and Cynthia Crofford of Ringold, VA., Owen and Mendy Crofford of Watson; brother, Floyd and Maybelle Green of Glendale; four grandchildren, Eric Vance, Tyler Crofford, Cayln Crofford and Cody Crofford. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends that loved and will truly miss him. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison with Brother C.E. Van Ness and Brother Calvin Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Buie Funeral Home. Pallbearers are David Green, Jerry Lloyd, Tommy Green, Tim Green, Rex Stocks, and Matt Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Phil Green, Roy King and Wayne Parker. Memorials may be made to Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements are by the Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.