Ronnie Lynn Green

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Ronnie Lynn Green, 51, of Blytheville, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1962, in Blytheville, to his parents, Hubert Columbus Green and Clarice Bell Kinchen Green. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He was employed with Nibco of Blytheville for approximately 15 years. He enjoyed sports, including racing, baseball and football, especially the Razorbacks and the 49ers. He was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and always referred to himself as "The Great One." His family says, "He was a good man. He was loved by everybody."

He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Kinlee McCain; and four brothers, Arlie Green, Dennie Green, Tommy Green and Billy Thomas Green.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Atkinson of Blytheville;

One son, Joshua McCain of San Antonio;

Three daughters, Shelby Woodson of Blytheville, and Haley Green and Autumn Green, both of Gosnell;

Six grandchildren;

Five brothers, Elmer Green, Bobby Green, Leon Green, Roy Green and Timmy Green, all of Blytheville;

Three sisters, Barbara Gray, of Branson, Mo., Wilma Byrd of Blytheville and Tammy Quach of Gosnell;

The mother of his children, Audrey Poston of Gosnell; and

A host of nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his mother's dog, affectionately called his "brother," Frosty Green.

Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Carney Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Pankey officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Carney Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.