Perry O Green

December 14, 1942 - September 20, 2016

Perry Odell Green, 73, was born December 14, 1942 in Muskogee, OK to Davis and Belle Waters Green. Perry’s mother later married Harold D. Lane, who raised Perry. Perry grew up in Muskogee where he received his education. He joined the United States Army in 1959 and proudly served with his brothers Ronald Lane and Jerry Green. He served four tours in Vietnam. Perry was an awarded and honored Army Veteran, with the Bronze Star with three Clusters and a Silver Star with two Clusters. He received an honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant, E8 and retired in 1980. Upon retiring, Perry moved to Texanna, OK area to be near his Aunt Elizabeth Personette and Uncles Don and James Lane. He spent most of his retirement years fishing and hanging out at the fire station with fellow veterans and uncles. This past year, Perry lived with his brother, Ronald in Muskogee, who cared for him every day and was by his side when he passed away on September 20, 2016 in the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. Altogether, there has been over 75 years of military service within the family. Perry was preceded in death by all three parents; sisters, Sandra Kay (Lane) Workman and Wanda Michelle Lane; brothers, James B. Lane, Harold W. Lane and Jerry Green. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Ronald Lane; sisters, Diana Lyle (Lane) aunt Elizabeth Personette, many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Viewing will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2016 with family receiving friends 11AM-1PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. Graveside Services for Perry will be held 2PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Minister Brandon Lyle officiating. The family of Perry Odell Green has entrusted his services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar/PO Box 1973 Fort Gibson, OK 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com