Mr. Grover Green

February 22, 1958 - May 21, 2017

Mr. Grover Green, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2017. He was 59. Grover was born in Carroll County, Georgia on February 22, 1958 to the late Barney and Janie Copeland Green. Grover was a 1977 graduate of Bowdon High School and remained active in his support of Bowdon Athletics. He coached in the Bowdon Recreation Department and help coach the first 8th grade football team. He was a staple at the recreation fields and manned the concession stand grill for countless baseball and softball games. He also volunteered his time with the Bowdon High School football team where he worked as the team’s videographer for 17 seasons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Precious Green; and a infant grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Norvis Green; his daughters, Christy Green, Chrissy (Marco) Cabrera, and Fontella Keith; his sons, Nicholas Keith and Kimball McDaniel; his sister, Catherine (Tommie) Garrett; his brother, Donnie Green; his granddaughters, Carlondra and Sintia Cabrera; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Flint Ridge Baptist Church. Pastor Keith Lewis and Pastor R.L. Miller will officiate and Pastor Aaron Kight and Minister Josh Stitcher will offer scripture readings. Bro. Robert Wilson will offer a prayer of comfort and Mr. Robert Thomas, Mr. Steve Prater, and Mr. Charlie Simpkins will offer eulogies. The church choir and Mr. George Glenn will provide the music. Robert Thomas, Andre Dunson, Vernon Buchanan, Ronnie Houston, Chris Heath, Terrill Garrett, Allen Wilson, and Willie Ed Ellis will serve as pallbearers and Mr. Green’s nieces and cousins will serve as flower attendants. At the conclusion of the services, Mr. Green’s body will be laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery. Prior to the funeral services, Mr. Green’s body will lie-in-state at the church from 1:00 p.m. till the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.