CW3 Donald L. Green (R), 73, of Raeford, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in his residence.
He was born in Charlotte, NC on November 17, 1941 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee and Dorothy Green.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, MSG George Levasseur.
Don had the privilege of serving alongside of his stepfather as a Special Forces Green Beret in the United States Army before becoming a Chief Warrant Officer and a Flight Instructor at Hunter AAF, Ft. Rucker, Al. He served honorably from August 24, 1959 to February 28, 1981. During this time he earned a Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Parachutist Badge, and an Army Aviator Badge.
He is survived by his son, Anthony Green and wife, Michele; granddaughter, Madison Green; grandsons, Walker Green and Mason Green all of Pendleton, SC; sister, Linda Carlisle and husband Bryan of Matthews; nieces, Jena Carlisle of Indian Trail, Niki Polen and husband, Larry of Monroe and their children Matelyn and Reagan, and dedicated close friends, Jackie and Spencer Gay of Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jimmy Dean Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 70600, Ft. Bragg, NC 28307.
A memorial service officiated by Chap. Roy Hill is planned for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Online condolences may be sent to sullivanshighland.com.
Services are entrusted to Sullivanâs Highland Funeral Service and Crematory, of Fayetteville, NC.