Mr. Richard Lee Green, 99, of Caroline County, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  Mr. Green was a World War II veteran assigned to the Motor Division of the United States Army and served in the countries of Italy and Germany. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9501 in King William County, Virginia.

Mr. Green was a founding member of the Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department, and he donated their first fire engine. He was a great supporter of churches in his community and surrounding counties as well as anyone else in need.  He can best be described as strong, honest and hardworking.  His word was his bond. Richard loved to joke and tell stories.  His trademarks were his El Productor cigars and a new Lincoln Continental every year.  He broke barriers in the tree harvesting industry and started his own business, R. L. Green Logging, Inc.  Along with his three sons he ran this successful business for over 50 years. He was a member of Mangohick Baptist Church, and he loved his church and his pastor.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of seventy-one years, Audrey A. Green; daughter, Janice Fells; son, Wendell Green and siblings, Robert Green, Harry Green, James Green, Mary Hubbard and Nanny Green.  He leaves to cherish his memory five children, Regena Harris (Sherwood), Darlene Corbin, Richard Larry Green, Ronald E. Green (Cynthia) and Debra Ferguson (Robert); eighteen grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren; devoted sister, Louise Saunders (Aaron); devoted sister-in-law, Marian Williams (Lewis); daughter-in-law, Carolyn Green and other relatives and friends.