THOMAS JAMES GREEN, SR.

Thomas “TJ” James Green, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a native of Fayette, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Thomas was a retired freight handler with Longshoreman Local #  854. Loving father of Yolanda Green, Sharon (Brian, Sr.) Joseph, Elliott Boyd of Woodville, MS, and the late Thomas Gregory Green. Grandfather of Ashante Spears, Brian Joseph, Jr., Sgt. Thomas J. (Shatearany) Green, Jr. Great grandfather of Jaymir Myers, Elijah Williams, and Amaurie Green. Son of the late Sanders and Mamie Hellen Green. Brother of Allean (Jessie) Bates, Marybell (Freddie) Taylor, Marylee (Richard) Beaumont, Shirley Green of Natchez, MS, Richard (Brenda) Green, and Ruby Ruffin. Devoted friend of Rose Stevens. Thomas is also survived by his devoted niece and nephew, Cathey and Ashton Lyons, Jr., who were his caregivers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and neighboring churches; employees of Wal-Mart, Jefferson Parish Parkway Eastbank, East End Hunting Club of Fayette, MS, and Tchoupitoulas Beagle Club are invited to attend the funeral service at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 2717 Joliet St. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Roosevelt Malone officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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