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2021 08/07 – Willie J. Green

By WJBD Staff Aug 7, 2020 | 3:16 PM

Willie J. Green, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:21 pm August 2, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at11:00 am with Reverend Lawrence James officiating. Call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.

Willie married Ella (Brandon) Green on December 8, 2002. In addition to his beloved wife, Willie is survived by his son, Darren Green; daughter, Kim Green; stepdaughter, April Disroe (Darryl); sister, Susan Diane Green; brother, Donald Green; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.

He was born December 23, 1943 in Carbondale, Illinois to Willie and Bertha Green. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha Green; two sisters; and five brothers.Mr. Green was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he served as assistant Pastor.