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Roy Green Obituary
Roy was the owner of Club Penta, a successful downtown Detroit Jazz Club featuring premier musical artists. He served as a Supervisor for Social Services, working to uplift those in need. He was a member and past President of the Athenians. Roy was a committed Emeritus board member for the Gibbes Museum of Art, for which he was the architect of one of the museums most celebrated annual events. He is cherished by his family and friends.
A Funeral Service in celebration of Roy's life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Circular Congregational Church, located at 150 Meeting Street, 29401, beginning at 1:00 PM.
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Don Wilbur
April 24, 2025
Roy Lee Green, Jr. was a true Renaissance man. He was always involved with the various forms of art. He was a leader in our community and a friend to all that met him. To sit on the porch and share life´s memories with him will be with me forever. Rest in Peace Brother, you deserve it.
Barbara Fowler
April 20, 2025
We were so sad to hear of Roy´s passing. He was such fun to be with. Theresa, we feel for you. Barbara and Tim Fowler
Lee Pringle
April 14, 2025
Roy Green's laughter, smile, kindness, appreciation for the arts, and keen intellect will be profoundly missed by those of us who had the privilege of knowing him since his retirement to Mt. Pleasant over two decades ago. He was a cherished friend and neighbor, and I am confident that many others share my feeling that he and his beloved Theresa enriched our lives. Heaven has undoubtedly welcomed a remarkable curator of jazz. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Don Tedesco
April 14, 2025
Roy was a true gentleman who exuded class. A great soul and i was honored to know his gentle spirit. RIP my friend. Don Tedesco
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Angela Mack
April 9, 2025
All of us at the Gibbes are deeply saddened by the news of Roy's passing. As a volunteer and Board member, he was an integral part of launching so many wonderful programs and events at the Gibbes Museum of Art, especially the Gibbes on the Street event for which he was honored last year. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife Theresa and their extended family and many friends. Roy will be greatly missed by his Gibbes Museum family. With deepest sympathy, Angela Mack
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