Knoxville – John W. Green, age 78, of Knoxville, TN departed peacefully from this life, February 24, 2021. John was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1961. He was a long-time active member of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, and would later attend Lomax Temple A.M.E. Zion church. John was employed as a machinist supervisor with ORNL before retiring after 33 years.
John was preceded in death by his parents: Will and Matilda Green of Knoxville, TN; his brother, Robert (Bobbie) Green, and his nephew, Ramon Green both of Oakland, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Phyllis Green; sons, Marc (Stephanie) Green and Patrick Green; brother, Ronald (Iva) Green all of Knoxville.
Due to COVID restrictions, open visitation will be held at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary 2823 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Monday, March 1, 2021, 12 – 5 pm. Receiving of friends from 5:30 – 6pm. Funeral Service, 6 pm at Jarnigan’s Chapel for immediate family and close friends.
Interment, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 10:30am at the Veteran’s Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY. All services live-streamed on Facebook and recorded on YouTube. www.jarnigansmortuary.com