Shellie Green Sr

Shellie Green Sr. was born June 1st, 1924, in Hinds County, Mississippi to Florence Martin and Mann Green. He and his twin brother Kelly were the 3rd and 4th of nine children. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, and had several jobs before accepting a position at Illinois Central Railroad, and finally at Hyde Park Community Hospital as a Stationary Engineer. He retired in July, 1986. Shellie and his wife Lela, relocated to Las Vegas, NV in July 1995. He met many new people and made many new friends. He always had a smile on his face, and always made everyone feel welcome in his home. Family was most important to him! He loved being around the children and grandchildren; often giving advice, telling stories, encouraging them to never be afraid of hard work, to trust God, to reach for the stars, and to watch out for each other. Shellie loved good food. He often referred to his meals as “taste taste”, or that he was “only tasting”. He also loved to play cards - he enjoyed playing Whist and Pinochle. He and his twin Kelly would beat your socks off in Whist if you were not careful! Shellie is a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. In 2019, Shellie was fortunate to go on an “Honor Flight” to Washington D.C., sponsored by the Veteran’s Administration. He was selected to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. He was very spiritual and loved the Lord. He would often say to Lela, “God is really taking good care of us”. He joined Second Baptist Church in 2018 and was faithful until the end. He loved to hear the spiritual and inspiring songs from the choir and hearing the Word of God being preached. Shellie left us on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, to join his twin brother Kelly who left us on March 27, 2022. They are together again and will celebrate their 100th birthday with each other – praise God! Shellie was preceded at death by both parents, and 7 of his siblings. Including his twin Kelly Green, son Jeffry Green Sr., and his daughter Peggy Bucknor. His wife of 64 years, Lela, his 3 sons: Shellie Green Jr. (Stella), Layban Green (Debora) of North Las Vegas, NV, and Michael Green Sr. (Leslie) of Matteson, IL. are left to celebrate his life, and share fond memories. He also leaves a legacy of 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, along with one sister Erma Curlett of Maywood, IL, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives, as well as his sister-in-law, Otis Green of Chicago, IL. Grandchildren Candice Green and Michael Green, Jr., were ever present and helpful during his illness and made sure that he was comfortable.

Shellie Green Sr

June 1, 1924 - March 23, 2024