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Obituary For James H. Green

James H. Green, 76, a longtime resident of Elephant Butte, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

James was born January 8, 1945, in Sylacauga, AL to Jack Grange Green and Virgie Mae Williams. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served in the Vietnam War. Jim was a Park Ranger for the New Mexico State Parks for many years before retiring in 2006. He liked to stay busy and could often be found in his garage, rebuilding classic cars or woodworking. He also enjoyed building and flying RC airplanes, computers, and 3D printing projects.

Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra (Spitler) Green; children: Jason Green and his wife Lori, of T. or C., and Kallie Lunsford, of Elephant Butte; grandchildren: Joseph Green, of T. or C., Jaimee Green, of T. or C. and Nicole Lunsford, of Ocean Springs, MS; great granddaughter, Vivi Ratcliff, of Ocean Springs, MS; brother, Bob Green and wife, Carolyn, of Sylacauga, AL; and sisters: Pat Gaither and Janice Machen both of Sylacauga, AL.

He was proceeded in death by his parents: Jack Green and Virgie Mae Green-Scroggins; stepfather, James Louis Scroggins and brother, Larry Green.

Cremation has taken place and Mr. Green will be laid to rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 10:30 A.M.

Guest Book

We the members of Unity Presbyterian Church, Weogufka, Al. are thinking of the family of Jim during this difficult time. We all know that words are inadequate, but we wanted you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Jim became a member of this church as a youth. He has been away from this area for some time, but frequently visited because he has family here. Our prayers are with you, Sandy and your family. God Bless

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So Long James ....Ken......

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Jim was my big brother and I respected and admired him greatly. Jim was 10 years older than me and I was the youngest of 5 children. We were born and raised in Weogufka, Alabama, Jim graduated from Weogufka High School and attended Auburn University before he entered the U.S. Army. After serving his term of duty in the Army, he and Sandy moved to Opelika, Alabama. After a few years Jim & Sandy and Jason relocated near us in Gautier, Mississippi and through this move we were finally able to spend time together fishing and sharing hobbies. A few years later Jim & Sandy and Jason traveled for awhile and then settled in T or C Elephant Butte NM. In recent years we have enjoyed Jim and Sandy's visits back to Sylacauga where I live near our sisters Pat Green Gaither, and Janice Green. Jim and I lost our brother Larry Wayne Green in 2015 to cancer. Jim will be missed greatly and I am so proud and thankful to have had Jim for my brother. My deepest sympathy to Sandy, Kallie, Jason, Lori, Joseph and Jaimee, Love y'all..... Bob Green

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Jimmy and I met at the psychologist's office. We were both called in to be retested. We hit it off from there. As Rangers in the park, we would often play good cop, bad cop with great results. I became friends with Jim's family, and watched as his son, Jason, graduated high school and became a state policeman. When I retired, I didn't have much contact with Jim and his family, but I always remembered them. Even though Jim is gone, he and his family will always be remembered by me and they will always be my friends. God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you. RIP James Green. Someday, I hope we meet again.....Jeff

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