Richard Layfette Green, 75, of Waco, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral Service: 11AM Monday, January 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Visitation: 2 to 4PM Sunday, January 10th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Richard Layfette Green was born March 17, 1945 in Speegleville, Texas to the union of Chris and Charlsie Green. On the night of January 1, 2021, Richard called his number 15, and his number was called by Almighty God. He acknowledged Christ at a young age and joined Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he worked with the usher committee and served as an usher. In his young years he attended Willow Grove Baptist Church in Speegleville, Texas and also attended school in Willow Grove and then later attended Carver High School in Waco, Texas. After schooling, he moved to Los Angeles, California where he was employed by the United State Postal Service and then later enlisted in the United States Army where he served 2 years. After his military duty he moved back to Waco, Texas and became employed at AT&T for 10 years and then later became employed as a journeyman contractor for telephone companies. His last employment was with the VA Memorial Hospital in Waco, Texas where he medically retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carolyn Gindratt Green; children, LaShunya Green, Daeyonkak Curry (Vernon), Lori Coleman (Antonio), and Dayton Ruth, siblings, Loretta Belcher, Kenneth Green (Freddie Mae), Larry Green, Marshall Green (Shirley), Charlesetta Farrish, Melvin Green, and Ronnie Green (Rosalind); seven grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Carylon and family as our hearts have been broken with the loss of Richard. I have been friends, co-worker with Richard and you since 1982 as he will be very dearly missed. The world will be less with Richard gone but memories of Richard will remain in our hearts forever. I will just say that Richard was always a first class person with sound advice and helped me always and our prayers are with you Carylon and family at this difficult time. Love Jerry &Julie Mangum.
Thank you Jerry and Julie for your thoughts and prayers. I know you and my brother were good friends and your one ring telephone calls will be missed when the Miami Dolphins won will be missed.
enjoyed working with r.l. and having him as a friend for 50yrs.god bless
Life is but a working day, a time to work, a time to pray, and then comes death, this comes to all. “And Whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:26
God loves us not just for our life here on earth but for eternity. Whereas, in the providence of God, He has brought to a close the life of Richard L. Green.
Richard grew up in the Willow Grove Community and attended the Willow Grove Baptist Church as a young man. Growing up in a large family and a small community gave him opportunities to be willing to always help others. The Willow Grove Community will always remember Richard.
The officers and members of the Willow Grove Baptist Church feel that it is befitting to express their sympathy and respect to the Green family. We will offer our spirit of prayer, love, kindness, joy, and peace during this transition period. It is as the bible states, peace, no tears, no mourning, no suffering, it is eternal joy and happiness.
May this tribute of respect bear some comfort to the family. Humbly and Respectfully Submitted,
Willow Grove Baptist Church, Pastor Kenneth McNeil
The Snell Family Joyce(Claude) ,Jo Anne (Charles) and Shelia(Willie). Mrs. Earnestine Lewis and Family Bernice McNary , George and Rena Brown. and Family. May God Bless and keep you is our prayer.
Carolyn — Our prayers are with you and our family. We love you all and will miss Richard because he was so nice. We are praying for you.
Liz, Joe & Vern
My dear sweet Carolyn please except our deepest condolences we are praying for you all, mom sill talks about the great work Richard did for one of her employers years ago, to my niece and nephews know that I love you and I’m praying for you strength, much love the Haliburton and Richard family.
Carolyn, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Greg and Sonja Fortune
Carolyn, my family’s Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. We Pray that God will Grant all of you Strength as you all journey through your lost of Richard. Always keep his memory in your heart. God Bless you all.
Dear, dear Green family… I’m truly sorry to hear of Richard’s his passing.. Please know that I pray comfort and blessed memories for every one of you. Warmest hugs and love to you all. God is so good to provide hope in glory when one day we’ll all be together again. Ahhh… just think of it… Selah.
EDNA FAYE BROWN BURT
CAROLYN THIS HAS BEEN HARD GOT ME , you knew how i loved me some CAROLYN AND RICHARD. STAY STRONG 💪🏽 FOR YOUR HEALTH FOR GOD KNOWS HOW YOU LOVED AND TOOK VERYYYY GOOD CARE OF MY COUSIN AND I LOVE ❤️ YOU TRULY FOR THAT.
CAROLYN THIS HAS BEEN HARD GOT ME , you knew how i loved me some CAROLYN AND RICHARD. STAY STRONG 💪🏽 FOR YOUR HEALTH FOR GOD KNOWS HOW YOU LOVED AND TOOK VERYYYY GOOD CARE OF MY COUSIN AND I LOVE ❤️ YOU TRULY FOR THAT.