Elder Fred Lethair Green Jr. (TSGT RET. AIR FORCE) passed away August 31, 2018, at the Arbors of Streetsboro Nursing Home in Streetsboro, OH. He was 79.

Mr. Green was born March 13, 1939, in Franklin, Ohio to Fred Lethair and Minnie Mae Green Sr. He was the only boy out of six children. He received his early education in Akron, OH and graduated from North High School in 1959. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served four years. After he completed his commitment to the Navy, Mr. Green went to Cleveland Technology Institute for two years and studied electronics. In 1962, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he obtained the rank of Tech Sargent and served for 20+ years. He was a Defensive System Trainer Technician. On January 11, 1963, he married Beverly Freightman Green, and together they had three children. In 1980, he retired with an honorable discharge and then moved to Oscoda, MI with his family.

Mr. Green went on to earn several degrees: AA from Alpena Community College, BA from Saginaw Valley State University, and an MS from Central Michigan University. He also held numerous positions over the years: Computer Science Teacher at Alpena Community College, Flight Simulator Instructor at Wurthsmith AFB, and worked for Civil Service in Battle Creek, MI, and Columbus, OH.

After a divorce and some wandering, Mr. Green recommitted his life to the Lord in his mid-60’s. He answered the call to the ministry as a deacon, minister, and then as an elder at 2nd Baptist Church, Akron Ohio. He met and married Hattie Carter-Green, and they eventually moved back to Akron, OH; there the new family embraced him warmly. Elder Fred Green Jr. loved the outdoors and was active in the Boy Scouts. His favorite hobby was flying model airplanes that he built. He was a Freemason, and Shriner, and part of The Lions Club International.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Angie Green.

Elder Fred Green Jr. leaves behind to cherish his memories: his wife, Ms. Hattie Carter-Green; his children: Caroline Scott of Biloxi, MS, Anthony (Kim) Green (LT COL. RET. ARMY) of Grand Prairie,Texas, Elder Andrew (Jena) Green of Ypsilanti, MI, Talon (Rita) Burress of Grand Rapids, MI;  sisters: Lena Felton, Gwendolyn (James) Weary, Deborah (Roy) Simpson, Michelle Ammons, and Cherise (Troy) Little, all of Akron, OH; former spouse: Beverly Green of Oscoda, MI; step-children: Andrea (Kevin) Edwards of Norton, OH, Annice Robinson of Columbus, OH; Garvin-Teresa Carter of Copley, OH; Adrian Carter of Gilbert, AZ; Amber Carter of Akron, OH; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other loved ones.