Kenneth Ray Green

Published 3:15 pm Monday, June 3, 2024

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Mr. Kenneth Ray Green, 84, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born July 5, 1939 in Davie County to the late James and Nellie Tutterow Green. Mr. Green was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He had retired from Stroh’s Brewery where he had worked as a mechanic/welder. Mr. Green enjoyed working on antique John Deere tractors and hit and miss engines. He enjoyed playing music with friends; playing several instruments. Daily trips to the creek on his golf cart, with Lucy and Chico by his side was a favorite way to pass time. He was quick to temper, however, he was full of jokes, and was always there for you, as he had a tender heart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Green, Edra Beck, Marie Hanes, Bernice Saunders, Shirley Stroud; brothers, James “Bulldog” Greene, Colin Green, and Bobby Greene; and his best friend, Bob Lagle (Linda).

Survivors include: children, Timmy Ray Green, Mitchell Burris Green (Susan), Angela Denise Green (Mark), and Sherry Lynn Green (Orlando); brother, Wayne Green; grandchildren, Candi Lagle (Steven), Makenzi Burchette, Carley Green, Bela Burchette, and Jessup Green; great-grandchildren, Ava Lagle and Brody Lagle; and best canine friends, Lucy and Chico.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Friday, June 7 at Lambert Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Marshall and Rev. Wes Sink officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Humane Society of Davie, PO Box 937, Mocksville, NC 27027.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.