Earl William “Bill” Green, 88, a longtime resident of Princeton, passed at his home on Friday, November 29, 2019.
He was a man that was a good neighbor to all. He was born on Saturday, November 7, 1931, In Chicago, IL, to Earl & Dolimah Green, who proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by his sister Mollie O’Brien and his step-mother, Sarah Green.
Bill was a graduate of Princeton High School, where he played football and ran track. Bill graduated from the Oklahoma A & M College. After working in the family business, Green Cleaners, and Winkler’s Drive-In, Bill started his career as a lineman with the Princeton Telephone Company. He retired in 1993 from the then Contel Telephone Company. Bill kept active well after retirement and was never one to sit idly, as he enjoyed living life to the fullest.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Rosina “Rose” Green, whom he married on August 6, 1955. Other survivors include Jenny (Dave) Beumel of Cannelton, IN, Susie Green (Tim Masters) of Princeton, IN, and Bob (Cathy) Green of Wheeling, IN. Bill is also survived by four grandchildren: Lance Simms, Mary (Chris) Vaz, Sarah (Ryan) McGar, and Arnold Becker, as well as Bills two great-granddaughters, Ava and Mya Simms, along with Jessie Masters and three nieces and nephews that will miss him dearly.
Per Bill’s wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be a time of visitation with the family will be on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Doyle Funeral Home, located at 520 S. Main St. Princeton, IN 47670 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton, Indiana, has the honor of having charge of the arrangements. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Tristate, at 4424 Vogel Road, Suite 205, Evansville, IN, 47715
Condolences may be made online at www.doylefuneralhomeprinceton.net or Doyle Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
For more information, call 812-385-4334.
Sorry for your loss Bob. Bill was a good man, he will be missed by many.
I am praying for you and your family, Jenny. May the God of all comfort comfort you in your loss.
Bill will be greatly missed. So very sorry for the family. Bill was one of the few remaining neighbors I remember from Olive Drive. You all are in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss of Bill to your family. He was a nice man who would do anything possible for anyone. He will be missed by all!
Rose , Bill was one GREAT man . Gave good advice to Alan and I for many years . We will always be thankful to have known you both . Prayers for you and your family . Alan and Liz Creamer
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a really good guy.
So sorry for your loss, it’s so hard to lose a parent but cherish all the good memories
My Dad really thought a lot of Bill and always tried to see him when Dad got ” in home” to Princeton. I remember Dad and Bill talking ball cards and football. So Sorry for your loss, He was always a kind man to me and my sister.
My condolences to your family. My love and concern is especially with Bob and Cathy. Peace for you all.
Rose & Jenny, I just saw your post on Facebook. I am so sorry I didn’t know! You all have my deepest sympathies!