Willard Green Obituary
"WILL"
6/3/52-9/20/12
Willard David Green "Will, a lifelong resident of Merced, CA was born on June 3, 1952 and passed away after fighting a long illness on September 20, 2012 at the age of 60.
Will served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. After working for 30 years as a social worker for Merced County Adult Protective Services he retired.
His passions were spending time with his wife; playing and watching golf; sports; music; family get togethers; and talking with his brothers and close friends.
Growing up and working in Merced he developed many friends and acquaintances that touched his heart.
Willard was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Thomas and Mary Green and nephew, Joshua Dugan.
He leaves behind his wife, partner, and friend of over 33 years, Kathy Green; brother's, Tom (Jackie) Green of Tahoe and Jim Green of Monterey; brother-in-laws, Tom (Valerie) Dugan and Dan (Cathy) Dugan; nieces, Jessica and Angela; nephews, Anthony and Jordan; a daughter from a previous marriage and 4 grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins from both sides.
Per Willard's request services will be private.
He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
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September 27, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Will's passing. I first met Willard as a Little Leaguer on the Knights of Columbus baseball team. I pitched and he was our catcher. Although I played city and high school baseball, those Little League days were the sweetest. I believe we won 4 city championships in 5 years. Willard was one of the key reasons for our success. I ran into Willard once in a while over the years at the Acker Golf Tournament, and we'd recall those childhood days and I told him that I always bragged about his abilities as a catcher whenever the old Little League games came up in a conversation with others. I can rememember the target he gave like it was yesterday. He was a gracious, humble, and sweet guy and he'll be missed....Billy Ganci
Jim Cardoza
September 26, 2012
I could not have asked for a better friend.
Dan & Cathy Dugan
September 26, 2012
Thank You Will for being a Great Brother In-law. We'll miss you very much.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
September 26, 2012
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