Carl D. Green

Carl D. Green, 90, a life-long resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his home. He would have celebrated his 91st birthday next week. He was a life-long member of Big Spring United Methodist Church. Mr. Green was employed by Dupont Corporation for more than 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 81. He enjoyed golfing and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents Y. Jess Green and Nellie Tilley Green; two brothers, Mack and Jake Green; and grandson, Rob Westphal. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Merle Sims Green of Cleveland; three children, Steve Hixson and wife, Cathy of Cleveland, Annette Phillips of Cleveland, and Terry Hixson and wife, Doris of Port Charlotte, FL; grandchildren, Scott Kyle and wife, Lisa, Chip Phillips and wife, Mary, Mike Phillips, Sarah Lambert and husband, Adam, Kim Hixson, Tina Hixson, and Kelly Hixson; step-grandchildren, Rendi Welton, Elaine Hixson, and Liana Corn; great-grandchild, Ella Marie Lambert; brother, Jess Green and wife, Wanda of Cleveland; nieces, Susan Jerfie and husband, Joe, Karen Green, and Judith Green; and nephew, Danny Green and wife, Marcella. Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Reverend Lyle White, Reverend Debbie Stokes and Adam Lambert officiating. Inurnment will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. His family will receive friends from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Big Spring United Methodist Church at 1196 Hardwick Street SE Cleveland, TN 37311. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Green family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.