Steve William Green
May 17, 1937 ~ June 30, 2022
Born in:
Swain Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Steve William Green, 85, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Steve was born May 17, 1937, in Swain County to the late Alton and Dorothy Lindsey Green. He served our country in the US Army and retired after more than 30 years as a railroad engineer. He enjoyed farming and was an active member of Newfound Baptist Church where he was chairman of the cemetery committee.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie Shook Green; a daughter Angie Williams (Larry); sons, Randy Green (Donna) and Jeff Green (Pam); six grandchildren, Wesley Green (Candra), Kirby Wells (Grey), Jake Green (Katie), Ethen Green (Chelsea), Tiffani Williams (James Freeman) and Jason Williams; five great-grandchildren, Hadley Green, Mitchell Green, Sydney Wells, Walker Cassada and Mya Freeman; two sisters, Joyce Bramlett and Ann Welch and three brothers, Bruce, Roy and Wayne Greene.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Newfound Baptist Church with Pastor Bradley Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Services
Funeral Service: July 5, 2022 2:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
Visitation: July 5, 2022 1:00 pm - October 5, 2024 2:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Family—
So sad to hear about the loss in your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks to come.
Marie, It’s with sorrow that I learned of Steven’s tragic accident. Please accept my condolences to you and to all that loved Steven.
Kirby and family,
So sorry for the loss of your grandfather.
Love and sympathy,
Cathy and David Kaufman
Marie and Family It is with a sadden heart that I send condolences to you. So sorry about Steve. Glad that I got to see you at Ron’s service. Sending sympathy and wishing you Peace.
Wayne,
Sorry to hear about Steve. God be with you.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Jeff you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Condolences to the family.
John Cabe
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Marie, I am so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. Always enjoyed talking to him at church. Praying for you and your family during this time. May God give you peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear of your loss. praying for you all.
To the Family of Steven Green. So sorry to hear that Steven has passed away. One of my neighbors called just a while ago to tell me that he had an accident. I won’t get to attend the funeral because of another commitment. You have my deepest sympathy. Love and prayers, Rose Green.
My heart breaks for you all, Steve was a wonderful person and cousin, I’m so very sorry prayers and love to you all.
Gena Bowers Makowski
Marie an family
So sadden for the loss of a wonderful man. Everyone in our thoughts an prayers. What the heart has once owned it shall never lose.
Love in Christ
Ricky an Anne Freeman
Marie and Family sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayer.