William Anthony Green, known to family and friends as "Pig", was born August 7, 1954 to William Bates and Bessie Mae Green in Winston-Salem, NC.

He received his formal education locally and attended Atkins High School. Later he found employment opportunities, made use of his talents, and touched the lives of those he encountered. William worked at Baptist Hospital in Housekeeping for ten years, then at Hanes Dye & Finishing for seven years. He drove for the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) for two years and finished his career doing what he loved best, in ministry at the Male Mission in Burlington, NC.

William was a licensed minister and served in that capacity at Living Water Non-Denominational Church and at The Mission in Burlington, NC. He enjoyed sports, especially football and enthusiastically cheered for both the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. In his other favorite pastime, he collected watches and cars.

He passed away on December 31, 2023 and was as preceded in death by his parents; son, Ricardo Green; son-in-law, Will Marshall; a cousin, Veronica Jones Bunk " and an aunt, Shirley Green.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his spouse, Eleanor Green; four daughters, Lamarcia Reaves, Wautika Miller (Cory Matthews), Tamelia (Miguel) Keaton, and Demetria Marshall; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a brother, Ricky Green; special cousins, Pastor Melinda Quattlebaum, Pastor Timothy Quattle-baum and Pastor Jessie Jones; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Additionally, William had two close friends, Steve Johnson and Jerome. William had several other friends at church including Pastor Honeycutt. He was loved and will be missed by his Men's Mission in Burlington, NC.

There will be no public viewing. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2023 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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