Bill Green
February 8, 2009
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden – Retired Captain Bill Green went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis C. Green, his mother, Inez M. Green Protas and his stepfather Stan Protas.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Ada Seay Green "Peggy"; two sons, Gary Green of Elizabethton, TN, Richard Green "Dickie" and his wife Sandy of Fletcher; two daughters, DeLona Osborne and her husband Robie of Elizabethton, TN and Beth Herndon and her husband David of Forest City. He is also survived by loving grandchildren (9), great-grandchildren (19), great great-grandchildren (6), and a very special brother in law, Douglas Seay; caregivers, Ginger, Angie, Martha and his special pet, Miss Maggie, his Scotty.
Bill spent 56 years of his life in Public Service touching countless lives. He served under five different Buncombe County Sheriffs. His early years were spent working for the U.S. Wildlife Service and the fire departments of Asheville and Brevard. His love for community relations was the highlight of his career. He served two terms in the National Guard in the "Old Hickory" Division. His love for people and being able to help the individuals he met over his lifetime made him the memorable person that he was. He had many special people in his life of which he cherished, Betty Donoho and Rev. James Grant, to name a few. Bill touched many lives with his kind ways and unselfish deeds. He had many famous friends that came to Western North Carolina with the Western Film Festival of which was one of his great hobbies.
Many thanks to the Green family and the Seay family as well as his care-givers at The Oaks and The John F. Keever Solace Center.
Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Arden First Baptist Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC 28704 and/or to the John F. Keever Solace Center in Biltmore, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend James Grant and Chaplain Richard Baird officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Dickie, You & your mother are in my thoughts. Your dad was a wonderful man. Roger Hall
Dickie, Gary, and family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a great man. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this time as only he can.
Dear DeLona and family; so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He is at peace now. It’s been years since we’ve been neighbors, but I keep up through Mom and Dad. Take care and God bless.
God Bless you Daddy Bill!!
To Peggy, Gary, Dickie and the other family members, just to let you know your husband and father was an inspiration and mentor to me for over 30 years. He will be sorely missed.
PEGGY, DELONA AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Peggy, My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Diana Smith
Dear Peggy,
I am so sorry about Bill, it was a great day when Guy introduced me to the both of you. Bill had a way of making you feel so comfortable and I am sure Guy will miss the friendly bickering between them. I know how much you will miss him but he has left behind a legacy of friends including myself who will be there for you whenever you need us.Don’t forget Maggie May how much she loves you both and she will need you even more now. I love you and God bless you.
Cynthia
Dickie,
Diana and I are blessed to have known Capt. Bill and feel your loss. Bill will be remembered as the true ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ by all that had the honor of knowing him.
God bless you and your family.
Roger and Diana Watson
Dear Green Family,
Bill was a longtime dear friend to me. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My God bless you and give you strength that only he can provide.
Dear Peggy,
Bill was an old golfing buddy of mine from the Brookwood days. He will be missed by all of his friends at the course. He was always ready to help a friend in anyway he could.
Sincerely,
James (Andy) and Carol Anderson
Bill was a great man. I shall miss him very much.
Dearest Peggy and Family,
Our love and prayers are with you and the family. We will miss Bill very much, especially mom as she had a close bond with you and Bill. Both of you were very supportive of her. As I read the guest book I can see that he has touched many lives with his love and support. Even though he has left life as we know it, in our memories the love for Bill will always carry on.
Love- Jan & Ken Wiles, Mildred Johnson, Patti and Mark Higgins
Dear Peggy and Family,
We want to extend our prayers and sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Bill will leave many precious memories behind and a legacy for all who knew him. Much love to all.
Dickie and all the family,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will find comfort in knowing your Dad is now with our father in Heaven.
David Patneaude
Marion NC
Dear Peggy,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. Some of my fondest memories growing up had you and Bill in them. It warms my heart to know that he and Mamaw (Nancy Penland) are looking down on us now. What a hoot they must be sharing!!! My prayers and thoughts will be with you daily.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Green’s family.
Peggy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Joyce
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was our co-worker and we thought alot of him – he was a very kind person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A very special and wonderful man who will be missed. May God be with and comfort his family.
To the Green Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Cap’n Green will be greatly missed and often thought of. I had the pleasure of working with him and his wonderful son ‘Dickie’ who I have a tremendous respect for, for many years.Please know that you all are in my prayers. Cap’n Green can now finish his work.God Bless.
I had the pleasure of working with Capt. Green. at the Sheriffs office. Bill had a compassion for people and the community. He will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I worked with Bill at the sheriff’s office and will always remember how friendly he was towards everyone,he will be missed by all that knew him.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Green Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We love you and are lifting you up in prayer. May God’s hand of comfort hold you now…may His peace fill your hearts.
Love,
The Smethers & Patsy Davis
WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE HE WILL BE MISSED , LOVE FROM JACK BUTLER AND FAMILY
We will miss Captain Green. Prior to 2006, we felt secure in our
neighborhood because of his daily
patrols in our area. Bill was a
close friend and stood ready to help us anytime. Captain Green’s
patrol car was a welcome sight in
the the Brookwood area. Peggy and
the family will be in our daily
prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God’s Peace and Abiding Love will surround you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I WORKED WITH BILL GREEN FOR FIVE YEARS AT THE SHERIFFS DEPT. HE WILL BE WELL MISSED. HE WAS A VERY KIND HEARTED MAN. HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN SIDE BY SIDE WITH JESUS.I HOPE THIS GIVES THE FAMILY PEACE. SIGNED LISA INGLE
Uncle Bill:
Thank you for all of the years of love you gave to all of us and to Aunt Dee Dee. I hope your journey home is as wonderful as we expect it to be for us all. Tell Nana we miss her and take good care of each other.
Love
Nathan (Nephew)
Peggy, we are really sorry for the loss of Bill and share in the many memories of him and the times at the golf course, law enforcement, and just being friends. We hope you are O.K. Bill will be missed by all who knew him and those whose lives were touched by him through his career. He was a prince of a guy with a reputation of being fair and honest in his work, dedicated to his friends and country. We pray God’s blessing for you and his family.
Peggy,
My love, prayers and thoughts are with you. You and Bill were the ‘perfect’ couple.
Peggy and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone. Bill was the nicest, kindness ‘Gentleman that could be. His love for the ‘Western Film Festival was always to see his ‘Smile and ‘Sincerness every time he came and everyone would say to me,since I sat at the front desk at the Western Film Festival, Barbara, where is Bill Green? Everyone loved him. He was a ‘Happy man and made everyone there happy and Peggy and Bill were always so precious. ‘Lovely couple. Bill is now with ‘Jesus and very happy. No more pain or suffering and ‘Smiling only the ‘Kind Smile Bill could give.. May God Bless.. With Love, Barbara
THE WORLD HAS LOST A GREAT MAN. HEAVEN HAS GAINED A SAINT
WITH ALL OUR LOVE
GUY,SUSAN,VICKY