Willie Francis Green

Male 1923 - 2020  (97 years)


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  • Name Willie Francis Green 
    Nickname Bill 
    Born 27 Oct 1923  Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 29 Oct 2020  Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 31 Oct 2020  Jal Cemetery - Jal, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I405  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Aug 2023 

    Family Betty Ruth Joiner,   b. 14 Aug 1928, Iraan, Pecos County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 2014, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 15 Dec 1951  Iraan, Pecos County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. J.L. Green
    +2. R.F. Green
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2020 
    Family ID F145  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Oct 1923 - Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 15 Dec 1951 - Iraan, Pecos County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Oct 2020 - Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 31 Oct 2020 - Jal Cemetery - Jal, New Mexico, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Willie Francis Green and Betty Ruth Joiner Green
    Willie Francis Green and Betty Ruth Joiner Green
    Willie Francis 'Bill' Green
    Willie Francis "Bill" Green
    Obituary picture
    Willie Francis 'Bill' Green
    Willie Francis "Bill" Green

    Documents
    Birth Certificate for Willie Francis Green
    Birth Certificate for Willie Francis Green
    Name: Green
    Birth Date: 27 Oct 1923
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Hamilton, Hamilton, Texas, USA
    Father: Tom Green
    Father Birth Place: Hamilton
    Mother: Myrtle Williams
    Mother Birth Place: Hamilton
    Mother Residence: Hamilton
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Willie Francis Green
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Willie Francis Green
    Name: Willie Francis Green
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 18
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 27 Oct 1923
    Birth Place: Hamilton, Texas, USA
    Residence Place: Hamilton, Texas, USA
    Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
    Registration Place: Hamilton, Texas, USA
    Employer: J. P. Gerald
    Weight: 170 lbs.
    Complexion: Light
    Eye Color: Brown
    Hair Color: Brown
    Height: 5' 11"
    Next of Kin: Mrs. T. A. Green
    Marriage Announcement of Willie Francis Green and Betty Ruth Joiner
    Marriage Announcement of Willie Francis Green and Betty Ruth Joiner
    Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on December 12, 1951

    Headstones
    Headstone of Willie Francis 'Bill' Green and Betty Ruth Joiner Green
    Headstone of Willie Francis "Bill" Green and Betty Ruth Joiner Green
    Jal Cemetery - Jal, New Mexico, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Willie F. "Bill" Green, 97, of Big Spring, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. (MST) Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at the Jal Cemetery in Jal, New Mexico.

      He was born Oct. 27, 1923, in Hamilton County, Texas, to Tom and Myrtle Green. He married Betty Ruth Joiner Dec. 15, 1951, in Iraan. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 2014.

      Bill served as a sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and worked as a pipeliner and tour engineer for Texas New Mexico Pipeline Company for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons.

      Survivors include two sons, J. Green and wife, Cheryl of Coahoma and Rodney F. Green and wife, Lesa of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Lauren Green and husband, Will Liggett of Austin, Russel Green and wife, Cassie of Amarillo, Ryan Green of Lubbock and Melissa Owings and husband, Justin of Denver City; three great-grandchildren, Brynley Owings, Jase Owings and Teddy Liggett; one sister, Naomi Berry of Lampasas; and a former daughter-in-law, Linda Brashears of Portales, New Mexico.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

      The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Marcy Place and Home Hospice in Big Spring, Texas.

      Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory in Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

      (Published in Big Spring Herald on October 30, 2020)