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John Green Obituary
Dr. John Heyward Green, age 80, passed away 5/31/2021 in St. Augustine, Fl. He resided in St. Augustine , Florida since the year 2000. John was born in Valdosta, Georgia on 2/13/1941. In 1957, at the age of sixteen, he and his late parents, John Lawrence Green and Ollie Gafford Green moved to Monticello, Florida from Boston, Georgia. Dr. Green graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1959. He held B.S. And Ph.D. degrees from Florida State University. Dr. Green also graduated from Emory University with M. Div. and M.C.E. degrees. Following graduation from Emory Candler School of Theology, Dr. Green served in The United Methodist Church for 35 years before retiring in 2000. He taught part-time during the time of preparing his Ph.D. program at Florida A&M University and Lake City Community College. In the years 2002-2004 Dr. Green taught at Jacksonville University full time, He taught at St. Johns Community College full time from 2004-2015. In 2006 Dr. Green published his first book, "Elder Cool Time". Other writings include "Thou shall Knot in Love and Marriage" and "Everybody's Shadow is the Same Color".
He is survived by his wife Kay Miller Green; two children, Robin Kay Bowman (Chris) and Bryan Ellison (Nicole); and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later. In remembrance of Dr. Green please make a memorial donation to support the wonderful work of St. Johns County Council on Aging, 180 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
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Dawn Reichard
May 29, 2025
Remembering John with gratitude.
Dawn R.
Chloe Morgan
February 20, 2024
Dr. Green was my speech class professor at Saint John´s river state college years ago. I have never forgotten him. May he rest in peace
Dawn Reichard
February 14, 2023
Just thinking of John today with great love and appreciation.
Dawn Reichard
May 29, 2022
Kay, thinking of you and remembering all John meant to me in my early days of ministry. He was a wonderful role model and a good friend.
Peace and Grace,
Dawn
Roger Hunziker
June 30, 2021
Sorry to hear about Johns passing . Kay I have added you in my prayers.
Ann Hutchens
June 14, 2021
I appreciate John’s compassion, creative mind and love of learning. We became reacquainted on Facebook where he was supportive. My love to the family.
Cecily Hardin
June 13, 2021
John was a wonderful counselor for the Intensive Crisis Counseling program for several years with Child Guidance Center. He was a very wise and kind man, and will be missed. Deepest Sympathy.
Mary Norris
June 11, 2021
Dr. Green married my husband and I 30 years ago at Mandarin United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. He was an awesome Pastor and my fondest memories of him was his ability to remember our names! In such a large congregation he could meet you once and would remember your name forever!
Our prayers are with his family!
Carol & John Lokenberg
June 11, 2021
John holds a special place in our heart as he married us almost thirty years ago. He was always there in a friendly and wise help. Prayers & love to the Green Family
Donna London
June 11, 2021
Ronnie and I loved worshipping at MUMC when John was our pastor. He and Kay were so kind and welcoming to our young family. Our sympathies to the family.
Priscilla Blood
June 10, 2021
Dear Kay, you and John were such a dear part of MUMC. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family, Pris and Larry
Timothy Mouse
June 9, 2021
Fond memories of Dr.Green goodness! where ever he walked, Tim Mouse , ( True Salt Of The Earth) Privilege to know this man,
Floyd L.Waters
June 7, 2021
upon interring the ministry, in the United Methodist Church at a later stage in life, Black,,,, an full of un certainties John Green befriended me, an filled me with Christ like hope.
Jeanne Heaton
June 7, 2021
I worked with John years ago at the Child Guidance Center. John was a kind, empathic man who cared deeply for his clients. My deepest sympathy to the Green family.
Rev Doug and Roxanne Pareti
June 5, 2021
John was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Dawn Reichard
June 5, 2021
John was a true mentor for me in the ministry. My first appointment was at Mandarin UMC, and John gave me good consul but also lots of room to explore many aspects of ministry. He remained cool, kind, and humorous during the 3 1/2 yrs we worked together. It was a great start for me and I thank God for him!
Ron McCreary
June 5, 2021
John was my first ministry candidacy mentor when he was in Tallahassee.
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