Alwayne M. Green Sr. 1944-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Alwayne M. Green Sr., 76, of Youngstown, entered into his eternal rest Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Green was born Aug. 15, 1944, in Jackson, Miss., to Richard Green and Odessa Vaughn, and he was reared by James Dixie. While as a young child, he and his mother moved to Youngstown.
He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1963. Upon graduation he joined the Army, where he served in the Vietnam War as a combat engineer. He was a member of the American Legion Post 504 and was a Free Mason Lodge 732.
He was a CDL licensed truck driver and later was employed at various jobs in the housekeeping and maintenance departments including Blue Chip in Niles, Warrior Inc., Varsity Cleaning for the Southern Park Mall and Parkside Church in Struthers.
He attended Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church USA and was baptized in 1960. He excepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 2009. Alwayne touched many lives and was a true friend to many.
He leaves cherish his memory and passing his loving wife, the former Debra Kerns, whom he married Aug. 14, 1993; two daughters, Sebrena (Mark) Carter of Columbus and Lebrena Kerns of Youngstown; and his son, Alwayne Green Jr.of Youngstown; seven siblings, Robert (Beverly) Dixie, Charles (Jacqueline) Dixie, Lawerance (Ellen) Dixie, Arthur (Mary) Dixie, Earl Dixie, Shirley Peace and Barber Dykes; his grandchildren, Marquise Carter, Maressa Carter and Tayvon Kerns; his great-grandson, Maurise Kerns Jr.; his special goddaughter, Darlene Joy Armour; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Maurise Kerns Sr.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at the Jaylex Center, where a funeral service will follow.
Social distancing will be upheld and you will be required to wear a mask before entering the building. Rules will be strictly enforced.
For the health and safety of everyone, guests are asked not to linger after viewing.
The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the Family at this difficult time.
(special notice)
Alwayne M. Green Sr., 1944-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Alwayne M. Green Sr., 76, of Youngstown, entered into his eternal rest Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family .
Mr. Green was born Aug. 15, 1944, in Jackson, Miss., to Richard Green and Odessa Vaughn, and he was reared by James Dixie. While as a young child, he and his mother moved to Youngstown.
He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1963. Upon graduation he joined the Army, where he served in the Vietnam War as a combat engineer. He was a member of the American Legion Post 504 and was a Free Mason Lodge 732.
He was a CDL licensed truck driver and later was employed at various jobs in the housekeeping and maintenance departments including Blue Chip in Niles, Warrior Inc., Varsity Cleaning for the Southern Park Mall and Parkside Church in Struthers.
He attended Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church USA and was baptized in 1960. He excepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 2009. Alwayne touched many lives and was a true friend to many.
He leaves cherish his memory and passing his loving wife, the former Debra Kerns, whom he married Aug. 14, 1993; two daughters, Sebrena (Mark) Carter of Columbus and Lebrena Kerns of Youngstown; and his son, Alwayne Green Jr. of Youngstown; seven siblings, Robert (Beverly) Dixie, Charles (Jacqueline) Dixie, Lawerance (Ellen) Dixie, Arthur (Mary) Dixie, Earl Dixie, Shirley Peace and Barber Dykes; his grandchildren, Marquise Carter Maressa Carter and Tayvon Kerns; his great-grandson, Maurise Kerns Jr; his special goddaughter, Darlene Joy Armour; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Maurise Kerns Sr.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at the Jaylex Center, where a funeral service will follow.
Social distancing will be upheld and you will be required to wear a mask before entering the building. Rules will be strictly enforced.
For the health and safety of everyone, we ask that guests do not linger after viewing.
The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the Family at this difficult time.
(special notice)