George "Bill" Green

George William Green was born February 29, 1944 in Dixon, Missouri. He was one of twelve children born to the union of George Washington and Dorothy Jane (Mitchell) Green. George passed away December 17, 2009, at his home near Laquey, Missouri, at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 18 days. “Bill,” as he was affectionately known, grew up and attended school in Dixon. As did most kids from large families, Bill cut his education short to work and help support the family. But he did make sure he helped his sister, Judy complete her education. Bill started at an early age worrying more about the welfare of others, than of his own. Bill worked for the Mark Twain National Forestry for thirteen years before taking a position with the Pulaski County Road and Bridge department. Bill was proud to have been an employee of PCR&B for twenty-three years and four months; most of those years being spent on a motor grader. On September 30, 1999, Bill married Gwendolyn Green at her day care center in Buckhorn. Bill’s family immediately expanded to include not only Gwen’s sons, Eric and Ronnie, but also all of the day care children, who lovingly branded him as “Bill-Bill.” Bill loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, riding his horses and working on his farm. He was also a big John Wayne fan. Bill was a long time member of Buckhorn Baptist Church. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife: Gwen; two sons: Eric Goudge of Laquey and Ronnie Goudge of Puyallup, Washington; nine siblings: Mary Ann Anderson and husband, Paul, and Margie Lou Steen both of Crocker, Norma Jean Atwell, and husband, Bob of California, MO, Judy Wieners and husband, Clarence of Laquey, Raymond Green and wife, Kay of Kane, Illinois, Barbara Bowling and friend, Richard Ledbetter of Richland, Ronnie Green and wife, Kathy of Montreal, Paula Forrest of St. Robert and John Green and wife, Lisa of Laquey; two grandsons: Gavin and Alex; many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his father: George Green (June 26, 1978); his mother: Dorothy Green (November 21, 1998); one brother: Freddie Green (September 4, 2007) and a sister: Nora Twehus (January 12, 2000). Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009 in the Buckhorn Baptist Church of Buckhorn, Missouri with Re. Larry Atkins officiating. Music selections included “This Is Just What Heaven Means to Me” sang by soloist Larry Atkins, “Beulah Land” sang by Stacy Green, and “Go Rest High on That Mountain” sang by Matt Atkins. Serving as escorts were Eric Goudge, Ronnie Goudge, Johnny Green, Stacy Green, John Allen Twehus, Wesley Atwell and Clarence Wieners. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Hannah, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of George William “Bill” Green and may be left at the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.