John Melvin Green

John Melvin Green obituary

John Melvin Green

John Green Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Ocala on Nov. 19, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

John Melvin Green, 78, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Marion County, Florida. John was born on July 2, 1947, in Live Oak, Florida, and grew up in Miami, where he developed the grit, work ethic, and mechanical talent that would define his life.

John was the proud founder and owner of Green's Electric Motor, a business he built and operated for 50 years. His meticulous attention to detail, steady hands, and determination earned him a reputation as someone who always got the job done right. He was hardworking, exacting in the small things, and tough as nails in everything he did.

Outside of work, John's passions were as bold as he was. He loved riding Harleys, spending long days fishing, and he was an accomplished motocross and enduro racer. Whether on two wheels or out on the water, he lived life with a sense of adventure and independence.

John is survived by his children Jody, Christy, and David, as well as four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Bill Green and his life partner Tammy, who was by his side throughout his later years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Faye Green, his sister Pat Green, and his grandson Logan.

A Celebration of Life will take place during the summer, where family and friends will gather to share stories and honor his memory.

John will be remembered for his strength, his precision, his loyalty, and the grit that carried him through every chapter of his life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Green's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign John Green's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?