Richard Lee Green Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Richard Lee Green

Richard L. Green, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Public viewing from 9 am - 2 pm EST, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Richard Lee Green “Bubba” was born in Pittsview, AL to the late Sam Green and Lula Sanks Green, on October 1, 1943.

Richard transitioned from his life on earth February 29, 2024, at St. Francis Emory Hospital in Columbus, Ga. Richard attended Pittsview High School. He became a truck driver immediately after leaving school his senior year. He loved traveling, sports, and spending time with his family and friends. One of his memorable moments is having two birthdays. He would say “I was actually born on Nov. 1st, 1943, but social security office continued giving me an Oct. 1st, 1943, birthday”. “So, one birthday was for social security and the other was to celebrate the day that I actually graced the world”.

Richard leaves behind to mourn a loving daughter, Janice Green of Columbus, Ga., one grandson, six great grandchildren, eight nephews, eleven nieces, and two beloved double first cousins, Daisy Bales and Sally (George) Conley , and a host of relatives and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by four brothers: Abe, Sam, Jimmy, and Arthur; three sisters, Sarah, Lillie, and Nancy. May you all rest for eternity in the Father’s Paradise.

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Our deepest sympathy. Prayers for the family. Edward Thornton & family

Rest in Heaven!!! You will be truly miss Richard. Love Peaches and The Girls

My uncle that took me in when I moved down south . All good memories and love .. will forever be missed.. but I'm happier for your happiness..

R.I.P Uncle Richard you will be missed and always will be loved.
Little Bone

Rest in peace Uncle Richard. You'll be greatly missed. Love , Trina & Family

I will miss coming to your shot gun house and talking sports. You always knew EVERYTHING about what ever sport was on TV. RIP Uncle Bubba ♥️

RIP Richard. I will miss my dance partner, dancing in on Rocking with the Duece. Family I pray God comfort each of your heart ♥️ during this time. Love always Sally J.

Uncle "Bubba" Green. Your life will forever be etched in my memory. Seeing you and laughing at your jokes was always a highlight of our family vacations. You will always be loved. Rest well uncle.

Love You Uncle Bubba. I will always cherish the memories of how you would make me laugh until my side hurt. You will be missed. Rest easy. - love Shantay Lawson and family.❤️

MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT THE ENTIRE GREEN FAMILY.. JACKIE CURTIS

Rest in peace Uncle Richard. We miss you and love you!
-Jacob Green

To Richard Green Family, so sorry for your loss, from David Green's Wife Carrie Green Boston Mass

To Richard Geen Family, my deepest condolences for all of you God Bless!

Sending Love and Comfort to you all, Uncle Richard is going to be deeply missed. As we look forward to the Bible at Acts 24:15 to take place which is the Resurrection. Love you All. Vera Jean

RIP Unk. You will truly be missed and loved through out eternity. Love forever.
Sarah Heard Brown.

RIP from the Calhoun family

My condolences to sammy green an family from Janice Harris and family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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