Mr. Joe R. Green, age 85 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY. He was retired from Arkema where he worked as a hiring manager. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was an active member of Church Grove United Methodist Church.
Born Sunday, September 18, 1932 in Rogersville, AL, he was the son of the late John Green and the late Ada (Haraway) Green.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Pat (Downing) Green of Benton, KY, daughters, Lea Bowland, husband Drew of Murray, KY, Kelli Cornwell of Benton, KY and Carla Ivey, husband Michael of Benton, KY, nephew, Mark Owens of Paducah, KY, niece, Shelia Brown of Clinton, KY, grandchildren, Lauren Ivey, McKenzie Ivey-Samford, husband John of Benton, KY, Jessica Doom, husband Jason of Benton, KY, Rachel Cornwell of Cincinnati, OH, and great-grandchildren, Coen and Chloe Doom.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, W.J. Green, and sister, Marcie Owens.
A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with Rev. Joe Geary and Rev. Dave Garret officiating.
Interment will follow in Benton Cemetery, Benton, KY.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.