Harold L. "Jim" Green

Harold L. “Jim” Green, 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation in El Dorado, AR

Born March 27, 1937 in Ashdown, AR, he was the son of Eugene and Mamie Green. Jim was a member of East Main Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR for over 50 years. He was employed by Con Agra Poultry Company in El Dorado for over 30 years before his retirement. He was also a veteran preserving our freedom in the US Army.

Before his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Jim enjoyed his family, the outdoors, woodworking, “tinkering” with cars, hunting, visiting with neighbors on the porch, spending time at his cabin, and weekends in Mountain View, AR .

Jim leaves behind a legacy of wonderful memories for his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years: Jane C Green, his son-in-law Jim G. Blassingame of Tupelo,MS, his brother Lynwood Green of Streetman, Texas, and his sister Norma Jean Evans of Little Rock, AR. He is survived by a son Michael K. Green of El Dorado, AR; daughter Shirley Blassingame (fiancé Brian Weibel) of Tupelo, MS; brother: Harry Green of Benton, AR & sisters: Lou Gantz of El Dorado, AR and Janell Roy of Fordyce, AR. Three grandchildren: Holly Green Riggs (Brian) of El Dorado, AR, Alex Blassingame (Olivia) of Amory, MS, and Andrew Blassingame (Katelyn Alford) of Tupelo, MS. Five great-grandchildren: Alexis, Braydon, & Trenton of El Dorado, AR and Jackson & Addilyn of Amory, MS.

Visitation will be from 10 am Wednesday January 4th until funeral service at 11 am at East Main Baptist Church, 1903 East Main St El Dorado, AR with Rev Benjy McCann officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3 pm at Tanyard Cemetery near Fordyce, AR. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to East Main Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, Prosperity Baptist Church in Ramsey, AR, or Tanyard Cemetery Association in Fordyce, AR (Attn: Andy Taylor, 3600 W Hwy 8 Fordyce, AR 71742). Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .