Mr. Richard Henry Green

July 20, 1942 - January 1, 2019

Today we celebrate the wonderful life of Richard H. Green (Mr. Shelby) It’s a story of a earthly angel. On July 20, 1942 Richard H. Green known as “Mr Shelby or affectionately called Tap Daddy in the community and Paw-Paw by his grands was born to the late Annie Green in Monroe, La. He was the the fourth child of six. Two of whom preceded him in death. Richard grew up in the Methodist church. He was taught great morals and values by both his Mother Annie Green and beloved Grandmother Katie Moore. He united in marriage with Earnestine Jones in 1964. They celebrated 54 years of marital bliss on October 1, 2018. To this union two children were born Vicki Green Hunter, Richard Dondre Green, and granddaughter Courtney LaShea Green. She knew Richard as ”Daddy” as she was his first grandchild. He joined Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in 1972 were he was a faithful member of the Knights of Peter Claver court 160. Richard worked as a supervisor at Bancroft bags and Monroe warehouse until he left pursue his dreams of being a business owner. He then opened,owned and operated Shelby’s Lounge, Deli, and Phillips 66 station for many years until his health began to fail him. Richard was a kind man. That didn’t meet a stranger. He loved and cared for all his family especially his wife, whom he called “Honey” or “EKG”that he said with a special smile. Until this day no one knows what the K stood for........ Richard will be truly be missed. This is another rose plucked from our bouquet. Richard leaves to cherish his memories his loving and caring wife Earnestine Green. Two devoted children Vicki Green Hunter (Albert) of Crowley, TX; Richard Dondre’ Green (Audra) of Conway, AR ; 3 siblings: sisters Camille Swayze (James) Houston, TX, Deborah Reed Houston, TX; brother Frank Jenkins (Eula) Oroville, Ca. Five grandchildren Courtney Green, Taylor Green, Jobe Green, Chaylea Green, Hannah Green. Two great grands children Austin Green and Zayne Gresham. A host of nieces and nephews. A special friend in Mr. Frank Myles. And many other caring friends throughout his 76 years of life.