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Richard Lee Green Jr., 92, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.
Mr. Green was born May 24, 1918, in Mount Jackson, Va., and was a son of the late Richard Lee Green Sr. and Edna Arthur Green.
Richard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific and was part of the invasion of Saipan and Okinawa. Following the war, Mr. Green worked for Smith's Transfer for 30 years as a local deliveryman. Following his retirement, he enjoyed collecting antiques, gardening and woodworking. He was a member of the Dayton American Legion Post No. 27 and also attended First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg.
In April of 1940, he married Evelyn Shifflett, who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 1998.
Mr. Green is survived by a son, Charles Richard Green and wife, Ellen, of Harrisonburg; a brother, Wayne Green of Charlottesville; two granddaughters, June Barton and Cathy Green; one great-granddaughter, Rachel Barton; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard Lee Green, and a sister, Hazel Stickley.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg with the Rev. Hollis Dodge officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 until 8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Online condolences may be sent to the Green family by visiting www.kygers.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
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