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James Green Obituary
James Allison Green, 80, of Slippery Rock died Monday evening at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born in Evans City, Oct. 24, 1930, he was the son of Fred Allison Green and Ioda Pearl Barkey Green.
He married Margaret Loretta Beyer on Feb. 14, 1959. She died in May 1968.
He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Evans City.
Mr. Green was a dedicated public servant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, had been an Evans City committeeman and worked at Mine Safety Appliance for five years.
Following this, he was appointed assistant director for the State Bureau of Weights and Measures. In 1971, Gov. Milton Shapp appointed him state commissioner of elections. He served as a Butler County Commissioner from 1959 to 1971. He then served in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1971 to 1976. In 1976, he was appointed superintendent of highways in Butler County for the State Department of Transportation and accepted another appointment for deputy secretary of state. He returned to the commissioners' office as commissioner from 1979 to 1995. From 1998 until present, he served on the Slippery Rock Borough Council.
He was a faithful member of the Slippery Rock Lions Club, the Butler Elks Lodge 170 and the Masonic F&AM Lodge 0429 in Harmony.
Surviving are a daughter, Beth Margaret Green of Oil City; a son, Fred L. Green and his wife, Diane, of Slippery Rock; a sister, Ethel and her husband, Lawrence Lloyd, of Pomona, Calif.; and a brother, Donald Green of Zelienople. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Chad and Rachel Green.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Rice, Chloe Yarnell and Donna Shearer.
GREEN - A memorial service for James Allison Green, who died Monday, June 6, 2011, will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Verna Call, of St. John's United Church of Christ, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 2 until the time of the service at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the Evans City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Slippery Rock Community Library, 316 N. Main St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1018, www.slipperyrocklibrary.com or to the Evans City Community Library, 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033-1138, http://www.bcfls.org/evanscity.
Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Slippery Rock.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Green
Jim Grossman
June 13, 2011
Dear Family of Mr. Green
I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful gentleman. He always treated my husband with respect as a member of the Slippery Rock Council and he will be deeply missed.
Joe Steighner
June 11, 2011
Fred and Beth, some of my best memories of your father were our group's golf trips to Myrtle Beach. It was there he taught me how to reflect, reorganize and reenergize. I'll never forget my first meeting with him after my own election and how excited I was to be able to tap his wealth of knowledge of politics, capitol projects, legislation, etc. His advice to me.....Don't forget where you're from and who sent you!
I am proud to call him friend.
I can't remember ever talking to Jim that he didn't make me smile, what better can you say of a man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennie Seezox
June 11, 2011
I had the privilege of working as Jim's assistant for eight years and learned so much of his kindness, his wisdom and his humor. His words in times of trouble were always "this too
shall pass". You have weathered the storms of life in a wonderful way. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Randy Peffer
June 10, 2011
Beth and Fred,a nd rest of the family. Your dad and our Uncle will be greatly missed. You are both in my thoughts and prayers
June 9, 2011
Dear Beth, Fred and family:
The years I spent as your dad's assistant, were great years of fun, work and quite a learning experience for me as never having been in politics. Why he hired me, only he knows. He introduced me to some great friends of his. You have my deepest sympathy and "Mr.Green, will never be forgotten.
God Bless your family
Bonnie (Archer) Bachman
John Saniga
June 9, 2011
Beth and Fred, my prayers are with you and your family during this time. Your Dad was a great guy and I know you will cherish his memory. God Bless & take care!
June 9, 2011
I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of Uncle Jim. He was a wonderful brother to my mom and to all his family. He will be missed by all. Love and Prayers to all the family. Amy Yarnall Brune
Linda Bennitt-Hemmes
June 9, 2011
Hi Beth~ I wanted to express my sympathy in the loss of your Dad. He was such a visionary for Butler County - so many wonderful things are in place because of his tenacity. I miss talking with you and hope that your memories of the life shared with your Dad will sustain you in the days and weeks ahead.
Ray & Dee Thompson & family
June 8, 2011
Fred & Beth & Family, Your Father & Brother was such a great friend to all us. Our Loss is the Lord's gain. Our prayers are with you all in your time of need. God bless you & yours!
jacque anjd garry quast
June 8, 2011
The world has lost a truly good man.We share in your loss.Fred and Beth and our thoughts are with you.
June 8, 2011
Thank you for your nice condolence for my brother Jim. He took such wonderful care of our mom. We love him for what he did for her.
Ethel Lloyd (Green)
Bonnie Peffer
June 8, 2011
Fred, Beth and family. Our sincere wishes of sympathy for the loss of your father. He was indeed a great man. Love and prayers. Bonnie and Terry Peffer
Brad Magill
June 8, 2011
Commissioner Green was one of the best County Commissioners Butler County has ever had. He loved God, and Butler County almost as much. All his life he did what he could for anyone that asked. He will be sadly missed. May God Bless him and his family.
Mike Fleeger
June 8, 2011
Fred, my sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family. I enjoyed the times we had in electronics class at BC3. May God Bless you during this time. Mike Fleeger
James Zambroski
June 8, 2011
Ah, Jim...I hope where ever you're at now, you can play poker and golf better than you did on earth. Adieu, my friend and thanks.
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