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Charles Green Obituary

Dr. Charles Green, Jr. Lansing Age 77, was born August 5, 1933 in Sewickley, PA to Charles and Mary Green, Sr. and passed away September 22, 2010. Charles served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955 and retired from the State of Michigan after 31 years. He was preceded in death by: his parents and son, Michael. Survivors include: his devoted wife, Juanita; 8 children, King Blackwell, III, Cynthia, Marilyn, Charles III, Kevin, Valerie, and twins, Charlyn, and Stephen; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; sister, Lorna (Calvin) Harris; brother, Victor (Mae); and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Dr. Green Monday, September 27, 3 - 6 pm, at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will held on Tuesday, September 28, 11:00 am, at Mask Memorial CME Church, 5601 S. Waverly Road. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 26, 2010.

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October 24, 2010

To Mrs. Green & Family, we were so sadened to hear about Mr. Green passing. I will always have fond memories of my dear neighbor Mr.Green, a kind and gentle soul. May God bless you with strength during this dificult time. (Elizabeth,Malik,Preston,&Furqaan Evans)

Tynnetta Qawwee

October 5, 2010

Charlyn, Stephen and family, I'm sorry to hear about your lost. I will add you and your family to my prayers.

Audri Bridges-Skipper

October 4, 2010

Steve,Charlyn and the entire family, My prayers are with you as you mourn and celebrate both Dad's life and return home to our Father in Heaven. May the Lord comfort your hearts. As we all send our prayers and love, know that He will be missed but lives on through you.

Katie Ames

October 4, 2010

Dearest Steve & Charlyn, and the rest of the Green family, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I am sending many prayers and hugs! Thinking of you!

Love,
Katie Ames

Traci Sellers

October 3, 2010

To the Green family: I am so sadened to hear of your loss. I know that Mr. Green was loved and will be missed. I have very fond memories of Mr. Green as a caring and loving husband and father. My prayers go out to you.

Traci L Sellers

Dennis & Beverly Scott

September 28, 2010

Mrs. Green & Family,

God Be with you in your Loss. At this time of sadness, may you find strength in God and comfort in the warm and loving thoughts of others.

Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee... PSALM 50:15

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Antoinette McGarvin

September 27, 2010

Dear Mrs. Green and Family,

Words cannot express how sad I am to hear about your loss. May each of you be comforted by the special memories you will treasure forever.

Debra Plummer

September 27, 2010

Dear Mrs. Green & Family,

My prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Dr. Green was one of my favorite people and I am truly saddened as all of you. I am also joyful to have known such a stong christian man who's life truly exemplified the love of family, friends and church. He will be greatly missed.

Lillie Bryant

September 26, 2010

Dear Mrs. Green & Family,
Richard and I are of the opassing of Dr. Green. We express our deepest sympathy. May memories warm your heart everytime you are feeling a loss.

Lillie & Richard Bryant

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