Mr. Sammy Lee Green

Sammy Lee Green was born December 18, 1948, to Clyde and Ruth Green in Shelby County Tennessee. He always said he was his moms favorite but not sure his brothers and sisters would agree. He spent his days as a young boy with his brother. He had plenty of stories about their fun times and how he had bever seen a lock he could not pick. He had an epic hitchhike story in which he traveled by thumbing it across Arkansas and into Texas. Most of his stories included card games and pool tables. He was good at both and although he was silly quite often, had a great poker face. He attended TA Futrall High School in Marianna Arkansas until grade 10 at which point, he decided he no longer needed school. His teacher begged him to return but he was stubborn and refused. He always regretted not finishing high school. He would say “Look at me now, imagine what I could’ve done if I had stayed in school.” He advised his grandkids to never give up in school and apply themselves because the stars are the limits if you take a hold of your chances. He did receive a Maintenance degree after he was married. Sammy joined the Army April 30,1968 during the Vietnam War. He willingly joined to follow his big brother Leslie. He served three years and was honorably discharged in April 1971. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. He had 2 Os bars and ranked Speck 5. He was a proud vet and loved his country. He taught his children patriotism and what freedom means. He met Martha Freeman Green in 1971 at Myers Ford Tractor where they both worked. They were married in May of 1972. Together they have two children Sammy Lance Green and Summer Leigh (Green) McCain. They have five grandchildren whom he thought hung the moon. Harrison and Hannah Green children of Lance and Missy Green. Sara, Troy and Victoria McCain children of Mike and Summer McCain. In 2001, Sammy was struck with a sickness that almost took his life. He was in the VA Hospital in Little Rock when his family was called in because he was given 24 hours to live. He accepted Christ that night and was miraculously healed. His longtime doctor at the VA never let an appointment go by without reminding Sammy that he had been surprised by his healing. He was baptized at Marianna Missionary Baptist Church when he was released from the hospital. He got a second chance and 20 plus years to love his family more. If he wasn’t working, he was with his kids and grandkids that day forward. He is preceded in death by both his parents, Clyde and Ruth Green, his brothers James, Bill and Leslie, and his sisters Thelma and Betty. Sammy is survived by his wife Martha Green and children and grandchildren. His sisters Katie Green and Velma Smith. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Sammy was a giving man and lend money to many of his friends and family. He always said, “Don’t lend money away that you expect to get back.” He once took his daughter to the store before Christmas, and they picked out toys she would want. They then took the gifts and bags of groceries to a family in need and left them on the doorstep. His daughter was upset for a minute because she thought they were for her, but Sammy reminded her of all she had and that she had never gone without. There is no doubt where Sammy is today. 20 years ago, he accepted Christ and is now in the arms of Jesus.

Mr. Sammy Lee Green

December 18, 1948 - March 20, 2023