Mr. Robert Green

December 10, 1942 - February 24, 2022

Robert Green was born December 10, 1942 in Eastover, SC. He was the 6th child of the late Alexander and Adeline "Daisy" Finch Green. On February 24, 2022, he stepped aboard the old ship of Zion and left all the pain and suffering behind. He was educated in the public school district of Richland County, where he attended Webber High School. After high school, he enlisted into the US Army, where he fought in the Vietnam War. He served until he was honorably discharged in 1969. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. His career was in the produce industry. He was employed at Colonial Stores, Piggly Wiggly, and RC McEntire Produce until his retirement. He provided free fresh fruit and vegetables to the community. Robert enjoyed spending time with family and watching Gamecock football. He wanted his family to be the best they could be. He shared words of wisdom and encouragement with the grandchildren about the importance of education. He would reward them for making good grades. He was proceeded in death by: his parents, his daughter, Robin McCarthy; his brothers, John Green, Earlex Green, Eddie Green, Joseph Green, and Alexander Green; and sisters, Mazell Anderson, Sallie Mae Johnson and Verdell Aye. Those left to cherish his precious memories are: his beautiful, loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Alma Newman Green; his son Roderick (Sonia) Green; his daughters, Velma (Charles) Wallace and Gwendolyn "Dena" Newman; his brother, Cleveland (Rhunette) Green; sisters, Bernice G. Scott and Deloris Fleming; brother-in-law, Sanders Aye; sisters-in-law, Estelle Green, Sonja Green, Leola Green, Elka Green, and Julia Green; a special sister-in-law, Jessie Newman; 2 special nephews, Kent Scott and Karl "Bruce' Edwards ; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204. Pastor James Durant, officiating. Interment to follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Park. Public Viewing will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Please click the link below to view services for Mr. Robert Green: https://www.facebook.com/A-A-Dicks-Funeral-Home-Sullivan-Chapel-115729839828313/ Please leave the Green family your condolences and prayers. The Green family acknowledges with grateful appreciation, all of your kind expressions of love and sympathy. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH