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Obituary For Eartha Green, III
Eartha Green, III, 72, of Phenix City, AL, passed on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Friendship Baptist Church, Columbus, GA with Rev. Arthur Mitchell, Pastor, officiating. Burial at West End Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Eartha Green III, affectionately known as “Pop” , peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2026 at his residence in Phenix City, Alabama.
Eartha Green was born on November 3, 1953 to the late Eartha Green II and the late Emma Davis Green. Eartha accepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Phenix City School District and graduated from Central High School.
After high school, Eartha enlisted in the Army and served for several years. Eartha’s daughter Patricia was born before joining the Army. Several years later Eartha met the love of his life, the late Frances Green and they were joined into Holy Matrimony. From their union, Eartha and Frances had seven children.
Eartha was known for his sayings of “Yes Sir”, “Yo, yo, yo” and “Hey doll” in his community. He was known by many who loved and appreciated him. Eartha was a “Gentle Giant”, quiet, yet strong in stature and character. After his retirement from the City of Phenix City, Eartha cherished spending time with his family. Family was a vital part of Eartha’s life. During his leisure time, Eartha enjoyed watching western movies and watching his favorite football team, the Alabama Crimson Tide play during football season. A truly honorable individual. Eartha will be immensely missed.
Eartha is survived by his children, Patricia Tyson, Frances Lolita Green, Eartha D. Green, Medaly Olufemi, Timothy Green, Latonya Glance (Marques), Conntessa Green-Lias (Christopher) & Shorndell Green, two sisters, Contessa Calhoun & Ella Green, two sisters-in-laws, Essie Gary & Annie Golden, two brother-in-laws, William Golden & James Golden (Elaine), a special sister Mattie Spearman, 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, & a host of other relatives and friends.
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I was saddened to hear this. Praying for comfort and peace for my cousins the Green family. Hope each day gets a little better. Just know that you have a forever loving guardian angel watching over you at all times. Blessings to you'll.
Dad, you were the epitome of what a great man is. You embodied kindness and love by the way you lived your life. Your love for family will never be forgotten and we will continue your legacy. We will miss you dearly. We love you always and forever. Your children
May GOD continue to bless the in this time of need you now have another guardian angel watching over you
Rest in Heaven Mr. Green
To the Green Family, many condolences to each of you and may GOD give y'all the strength to endure. Mr Green was a very nice and kind man that I met while managing the Riverview Apartments. Take your wings and fly now Mr Green you have driven enough. RIP my friend
Tawana Williams-Mathews
Continued prayers for his wife and the entire family. Eartha always had a smile on his face whenever he came to MRC and was such a sweet guy, rest on my friend
Sending prayers out to the whole family may he rest in peace
My condolences to the whole family
My condolence to family pop was a great man he Love his family and those grandkids was his World RIP MYBOI AMEN
My Condolences To You Tonya, And Family Sending Prayers, Hugs So Sorry Rest Easy Mr. Green Your Work Is Done.
Sending my deepest condolences to Tim and his your family. Praying for you all.
Death has a sting that no one can give an answer why! But God promises that he will resurrect the righteous and the unrighteous, we look forward to the day your Father will be reunited with you and his "Loved Onea. Revelation 21:3,4... We send our deepest sympathies to you and Family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
