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Dickie served in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1962. He was granted an Honorable Dis- charge due to an accident.
He married Linda Cameron on January 14, 1967. Richard and Linda were married 48 years and they were blessed with three beautiful children: Kelly Love (Gregory Love), Richard Melvin Green, Jr. (Kelley Malachi) and Trissa M. Green.
He had a passion for music and in his earlier years, he was a singer. Dickie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was an extraordinary man that was special to us in so many ways. Dickie kept a smile on our faces and laughter in our hearts.
Dickie served as a father figure to countless other youth. He was a compassionate and selfless man. Regardless of his own needs, he would go without in order to provide sports equipment for his son and his son’s (brothers). He went above and beyond the role of a father. Dickie enjoyed spreading wealth by sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others. He was always willing to help others as an educator, mentor, and friend to many.
As a husband and father, he was our Hero, our Strength, Courage and Inspiration. There are not enough words to express the love he displayed for his family and friends. In the light of our eyes, the memories that we share, and all of the hearts he touched, his Legacy will live on forever.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Linda D. Green; three children, Kelly L. Love (Gregory Love), Richard Melvin Green, Jr. (Kelley Malachi) and Trissa Michelle Green; six siblings, Roger Green, Nellie Combs, Joyce Green, Naomi Blanks, Andrea Green and Dorothy Todd; one uncle, Schyler (Merri) Smith; 15 grandchildren, Darryl King, Diamond Cox, Derrick Cox, Deaires Patton, India Roseman, Taki Roseman, Jr., Isis Roseman, Takir Roseman, Tiawon Roseman, Imyah Roseman, Imari Roseman, Takia Roseman, Nakiyah Roseman, Brielle Roseman and Takiel Roseman; three great-grandchildren, Da’Nilah, Dakota and Jamal; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.
Richard Melvin Green, Sr. was born in Lockland, Ohio on May 22, 1942 to George and Charity Green. Richard was one of 10 siblings. Three siblings preceding him in death are: Ruth Skelton, George Green and Phillip Green. He departed this life on July 15, 2015, shortly after his 73rd birthday. Dickie served in theContinue Reading