[2024] Mike Green Obituary
Title
[2024] Mike Green Obituary
Subject
Michael Herbert Green, November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024
Description
Six pages of an obituary for Michael Herbert Green, who lived November 20, 1946 to February 17, 2024, published by Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for February 23, 2024 at Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service in Edmond, OK.
Creator
Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service
Source
https://www.crawfordfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Michael-Herbert-Green?obId=30765360
Date
February 23, 2024
Text
Michael Herbert Green
November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024
Michael HerbertGreen was born November 20, 1946, to Lewis and Juliene Green in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School where he was third in his class of
over 900 and played Tuba in the band. Itwas during high school hemetthe love of his life Virginia, and they weremarried in January of 1965. Mikewas an electricalcontractor by trade
and part of the IBEW Union 1141. He also had his own real estate company and was always looking for the next business venture. Hewas amaster gardener, planting anything and everything, and sold hundreds of jars of his PawPaws Sneaky Pete Salsa. He loved to work in his shop, enjoyed woodworking, andmaking toys and puzzles. Hewas also a talented oil painter, and painted horses especially well. Hewas a Southern BaptistDeacon, and taught Sunday School for over 45 years. He loved talking aboutthe Lord, and he and Virginia went onmultiplemission trips with theirchurch in their early years. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with all his heart, and cherished anytime he had to spend with them. Hewas also a big prankster, and loved to make people laugh, oh and HE LOVED sweettea, and always had it with him.
He is survived by his forever love,wife of 59 years, Virginia Lee Green, his daughter Laura Manahan, and husband Chris of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter Kristi Dunkle of Guthrie, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Tyler Manahan and his wife Kathy of Edmond, Oklahoma; Shelby Dunkle and her fiancé Michael Brooks Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Megan Millsap and husband
Matthew of Yukon, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Zoey, Mia, Maverick and Myles, and sister Linda Green of Columbia, Missouri, and other nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Lewis, mother Juliene, and brothers Lewis and David.
If he could leave you with any last thoughts they would be, make sure first and foremost, you have a relationship with Christ, enjoy your family and friends, eat dessert first, and bring him some sweet tea when he meets you at the gates.
A service to remember and celebrate Michael's life will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00AM at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond. Visitation with the family will be held the evening prior from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Burial will take place at Knowles Cemetery of rural Crescent, OK.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider making amemorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association in. A link formaking a donationmay be found belowunder "Memorial
Contributions".
Cemetery
OAKLAND-KNOWLES CEMETERY
W96H+VF Crescent, Oklahoma, Crescent, OK 73028
Events
FUNERAL SERVICE
23 Feb 11:00 AM
Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012
VISITATION
Feb 22 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012
Tribute Wall
Bill Darvin
I first met Mike in high school in 1963 at Capitol Hill High School. Mike had amischievous side and hewas always playing jokes on his friends. Hewas amost unusual person, friendly, a little reserved,with not a lot to say. He and Virginia met at high school and one day Mike told me they were getting married. I was honored that he asked me to be his Best Man. Even though those firstfewmonths were challenging, going to school, working evenings and week-ends, Mike would often invite me to his and Virginia's small apartment for lunch, to share a bologna sandwich. Mike was like that, reaching out to friends and family, to meet their needs. He made the most of whatever he had,"a life well lived." I'll miss you, Mike. Bill Darvin
"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"
was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green
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Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance
Kristi Dunkle
Thank you so much for writing this! Our whole family was glad
you were at the service.
Janet Vlad
Knowing Mike changed my life. His generosity and support as a
brother-in-lawwere unparalleled. The world cannot be the same
without him, but Heaven is certainly improved <3
"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"
was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green
Light a candle
Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance
Kristi Dunkle
Thank you Janet! It was great seeing you at the service!
Funeral Home Owner
"Funeral Home Owner posted a video"
Watch now
Faith Bible Worship and Tech Teams
We are praying for peace for your family during this time of
mourning.
Tribute Store
"Beautiful in Blue"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Show your support with flowers
Anonymous
Reminding those whom you support that your thoughts are with them.
"White Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Kristi Dunkle
Love, Lori and Phil
Kristi, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Anonymous
With love and prayers!
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Lee and Mary Nirschl, Paul Pope, Kellie Burch, Cliff Pope and Kyle Pope
Tribute Store
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Show your support with flowers
Jaared & Jessica Scott
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. John 11:25
"White Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Larry & Susie Ziegler
A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, and great
grandfather who will be missed.
Michelle Keylon
Laura and family, praying for your comfort and peace to face the days ahead and for loving memories to hold in your heart.
"Purple Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
Francis Tuttle Board of Education
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family
"Basket of Memories"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Francis Tuttle Foundation
Dear Laura and family, Your Francis Tuttle family is thinking about you.
"Serene Retreat"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024
Michael HerbertGreen was born November 20, 1946, to Lewis and Juliene Green in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School where he was third in his class of
over 900 and played Tuba in the band. Itwas during high school hemetthe love of his life Virginia, and they weremarried in January of 1965. Mikewas an electricalcontractor by trade
and part of the IBEW Union 1141. He also had his own real estate company and was always looking for the next business venture. Hewas amaster gardener, planting anything and everything, and sold hundreds of jars of his PawPaws Sneaky Pete Salsa. He loved to work in his shop, enjoyed woodworking, andmaking toys and puzzles. Hewas also a talented oil painter, and painted horses especially well. Hewas a Southern BaptistDeacon, and taught Sunday School for over 45 years. He loved talking aboutthe Lord, and he and Virginia went onmultiplemission trips with theirchurch in their early years. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with all his heart, and cherished anytime he had to spend with them. Hewas also a big prankster, and loved to make people laugh, oh and HE LOVED sweettea, and always had it with him.
He is survived by his forever love,wife of 59 years, Virginia Lee Green, his daughter Laura Manahan, and husband Chris of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter Kristi Dunkle of Guthrie, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Tyler Manahan and his wife Kathy of Edmond, Oklahoma; Shelby Dunkle and her fiancé Michael Brooks Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Megan Millsap and husband
Matthew of Yukon, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Zoey, Mia, Maverick and Myles, and sister Linda Green of Columbia, Missouri, and other nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Lewis, mother Juliene, and brothers Lewis and David.
If he could leave you with any last thoughts they would be, make sure first and foremost, you have a relationship with Christ, enjoy your family and friends, eat dessert first, and bring him some sweet tea when he meets you at the gates.
A service to remember and celebrate Michael's life will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00AM at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond. Visitation with the family will be held the evening prior from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Burial will take place at Knowles Cemetery of rural Crescent, OK.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider making amemorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association in. A link formaking a donationmay be found belowunder "Memorial
Contributions".
Cemetery
OAKLAND-KNOWLES CEMETERY
W96H+VF Crescent, Oklahoma, Crescent, OK 73028
Events
FUNERAL SERVICE
23 Feb 11:00 AM
Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012
VISITATION
Feb 22 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012
Tribute Wall
Bill Darvin
I first met Mike in high school in 1963 at Capitol Hill High School. Mike had amischievous side and hewas always playing jokes on his friends. Hewas amost unusual person, friendly, a little reserved,with not a lot to say. He and Virginia met at high school and one day Mike told me they were getting married. I was honored that he asked me to be his Best Man. Even though those firstfewmonths were challenging, going to school, working evenings and week-ends, Mike would often invite me to his and Virginia's small apartment for lunch, to share a bologna sandwich. Mike was like that, reaching out to friends and family, to meet their needs. He made the most of whatever he had,"a life well lived." I'll miss you, Mike. Bill Darvin
"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"
was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green
Light a candle
Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance
Kristi Dunkle
Thank you so much for writing this! Our whole family was glad
you were at the service.
Janet Vlad
Knowing Mike changed my life. His generosity and support as a
brother-in-lawwere unparalleled. The world cannot be the same
without him, but Heaven is certainly improved <3
"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"
was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green
Light a candle
Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance
Kristi Dunkle
Thank you Janet! It was great seeing you at the service!
Funeral Home Owner
"Funeral Home Owner posted a video"
Watch now
Faith Bible Worship and Tech Teams
We are praying for peace for your family during this time of
mourning.
Tribute Store
"Beautiful in Blue"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Show your support with flowers
Anonymous
Reminding those whom you support that your thoughts are with them.
"White Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Kristi Dunkle
Love, Lori and Phil
Kristi, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Anonymous
With love and prayers!
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Lee and Mary Nirschl, Paul Pope, Kellie Burch, Cliff Pope and Kyle Pope
Tribute Store
"Florist's Choice Bouquet"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Show your support with flowers
Jaared & Jessica Scott
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. John 11:25
"White Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Larry & Susie Ziegler
A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, and great
grandfather who will be missed.
Michelle Keylon
Laura and family, praying for your comfort and peace to face the days ahead and for loving memories to hold in your heart.
"Purple Florist's Choice"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
Francis Tuttle Board of Education
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family
"Basket of Memories"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
Francis Tuttle Foundation
Dear Laura and family, Your Francis Tuttle family is thinking about you.
"Serene Retreat"
was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green
Tribute Store
Show your support with flowers
A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.
Files
Citation
Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service, “[2024] Mike Green Obituary,” OKEQ History Project, accessed March 29, 2025, https://history.okeq.org/items/show/1284.