Harry Edward Green, 79, of Mason, formerly of Leslie, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Harry was born on December 7, 1942, the son of Melvin and Elizabeth Green. He was raised in Onondaga, Michigan and graduated from Leslie High School in 1961. In 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Arnett, and they raised three daughters, Jill, Julie, and Jodi in Leslie.
Harry was a life-time member of the Leslie Masonic Lodge #212/Mason Masonic Lodge #70, the Royal Arch Masons of Michigan Ingham Chapter #51, the Jackson York Right College #3, the Jackson Shrine Club, and the Scottish Rite Northern Michigan Jurisdiction. He held many offices within these organizations. He also was an active participant with the American Red Cross, the Leslie Jaycees, and the Leslie Ambulance Service, beginning with its inception. Harry owned and operated Harry’s Barber Shop in downtown Jackson for 52 years. Harry gave the best flattop around! Harry was an avid moose hunter that made many trips to Canada to hunt and fish. He really enjoyed his time at moose camp.
Harry will be remembered as being strong, kind, generous, and honorable. He always gave more than he received. Everyone couldn’t help but love Harry.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Lafayette Green and Elizabeth (Sands) Green; brothers Joseph and Bruce; and sister Aletia. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gerry; sisters Verna Underwood of North Carolina and Vivian Signor of Jackson, Michigan; daughters: Jill (Don) Smart, Julie (Joe) Schumacher and Jodi (Steve) DeKett; grandchildren: Deavyn (Ryan) Manser, Samantha (Scott) Mueller, Harleigh Schumacher, Cole (Katie) DeKett, Emily Smart, Hannah Smart, and Bryce DeKett; and great-grandchildren: Cameron, McKenna, Finn, and Max.
Special thanks and gratitude to the staff of Green Acres Mason and Careline Hospice for the love and care that they gave to Harry and his family.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, in Leslie, Michigan, with Chaplain Scott Kuepfer officiating, and concluded with a Masonic service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Children Hospitals @ donate.lovetotherescue.org. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, PO Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.
