Joe Green, 79, of Burleson, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the funeral home.
Joe was born March 15, 1938, in Burleson, to Guy and Ada (Wicker) Green. He graduated Burleson High School in 1956. Joe liked fishing, woodworking, and he loved to help people. He worked two jobs for 17 years. Joe spent a good part of his life as a caretaker for three cemeteries. He retired after 43 years with Union Pacific Railroad while holding a perfect safety record. Joe was the oldest member of Bethesda Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, W.C. Green and Bob Green.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Green, of Burleson; son, James M. Green; daughters, Tina S. Green, Shelly M. Newell, and Rebecca F. Moore; step-son, Carey L. Thoms; sister, Mary L. Grant, of Burleson; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200