Michael Bryan Green
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Obituary
Michael Bryan Green “Coach Green”, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, AR.
Born July 12, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas died August 31, 2014 in Rogers, Arkansas.
He was born the son of Loy “Buck” Green and Esther Dell Bryan Green of Lead Hill, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his daughter Jennifer Green. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Beth Green, children Missy Green Sims of Harrison, Michael Blu Green and wife Meredith of Prairie Grove, Anne Jech Alford and husband Brad of San Marino, CA, Amy Jech Bain and husband Andrew, of Prairie Grove, Mary Jech Pinkerton, and husband Michael of Lincoln. He is also survived by his sister, Berta Foresee, and her husband Raymond of Independence, Mo., and his grandchildren, Hunter Sims, Kappie and Jared Bryant and Ava, Ryan and Raka` Pinkerton, Natalie and Mary Alford, Bella and Gabi Bain. He is also survived by a niece and numerous nephews.
Coach Green graduated from Lead Hill High School in 1966 where he was voted best athlete, most popular and wittiest. He was MVP in the 1966 District Basketball Tournament. As a self admitted “ball hog” he held the state record of scoring 73 points in one game. After high school, Mike was awarded an AIC Scholarship to Arkansas Tech University where he lettered two years and graduated with a B.S. degree in 1974. After graduation, he began his coaching career at Harrison Jr. High school where he was the Jr. boy’s head basketball coach from 1974-1978. From 1978-1982 he was the head Jr. and Sr. High boy’s and girl’s coach at Lead Hill, AR. And in 1982-1983 he became a graduate assistant in basketball at Arkansas Tech University. He spent 1968-1974 in the Army Reserves. And from 1983-present he has been with the Prairie Grove School System as a girl’s basketball coach, track coach, football coach, baseball coach, tennis coach, boy’s basketball coach, history teacher and currently, as the Athletic Director.
He was selected Coach of the Year a total of 18 times by the Arkansas Athletic Association 1974-1975, 1976-1977, 1978-1982, 1984-87,1985. He was also the KURM Dream Team Girl’s Coach of the Year in 1985 and KURM Dream Team Boy’s Coach of the Year from 1995-1996. Additionally, he was the 1AAA Coach of the Year from 1997-1999. He had numerous undefeated seasons, conference championships and state tournament appearances. He worked the Razorback Basketball Camps at the University of Arkansas under Coaches Sutton, Richardson, Heath, Pelphrey, and Anderson.
Above all Mike Green loved life, loved his family and loved the kids at his schools. He had high expectations of his players, took a personal interest and treated them all with respect. He made an effort to have a personal interaction with each student and was gifted in dealing with kids of all ages, interests and students with special needs. In the role of Papa, Mike truly excelled. His grandchildren will be forever touched by his love, humor, quirkiness, loving care, quick wit and the effort he put into each of their lives. The parents of his grandchildren will be forever indebted to him for way he treated their children, the love he showed, and the zany competitive activities he elaborately construed to show them a truly great time.
Memorials can be made to the Coach Mike Green Memorial Scholarship fund at Arvest Bank.
The family would like to extend special thanks for the loving care given by the Mercy Hospital and staff of the 4th floor.
Born July 12, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas died August 31, 2014 in Rogers, Arkansas.
He was born the son of Loy “Buck” Green and Esther Dell Bryan Green of Lead Hill, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his daughter Jennifer Green. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Beth Green, children Missy Green Sims of Harrison, Michael Blu Green and wife Meredith of Prairie Grove, Anne Jech Alford and husband Brad of San Marino, CA, Amy Jech Bain and husband Andrew, of Prairie Grove, Mary Jech Pinkerton, and husband Michael of Lincoln. He is also survived by his sister, Berta Foresee, and her husband Raymond of Independence, Mo., and his grandchildren, Hunter Sims, Kappie and Jared Bryant and Ava, Ryan and Raka` Pinkerton, Natalie and Mary Alford, Bella and Gabi Bain. He is also survived by a niece and numerous nephews.
Coach Green graduated from Lead Hill High School in 1966 where he was voted best athlete, most popular and wittiest. He was MVP in the 1966 District Basketball Tournament. As a self admitted “ball hog” he held the state record of scoring 73 points in one game. After high school, Mike was awarded an AIC Scholarship to Arkansas Tech University where he lettered two years and graduated with a B.S. degree in 1974. After graduation, he began his coaching career at Harrison Jr. High school where he was the Jr. boy’s head basketball coach from 1974-1978. From 1978-1982 he was the head Jr. and Sr. High boy’s and girl’s coach at Lead Hill, AR. And in 1982-1983 he became a graduate assistant in basketball at Arkansas Tech University. He spent 1968-1974 in the Army Reserves. And from 1983-present he has been with the Prairie Grove School System as a girl’s basketball coach, track coach, football coach, baseball coach, tennis coach, boy’s basketball coach, history teacher and currently, as the Athletic Director.
He was selected Coach of the Year a total of 18 times by the Arkansas Athletic Association 1974-1975, 1976-1977, 1978-1982, 1984-87,1985. He was also the KURM Dream Team Girl’s Coach of the Year in 1985 and KURM Dream Team Boy’s Coach of the Year from 1995-1996. Additionally, he was the 1AAA Coach of the Year from 1997-1999. He had numerous undefeated seasons, conference championships and state tournament appearances. He worked the Razorback Basketball Camps at the University of Arkansas under Coaches Sutton, Richardson, Heath, Pelphrey, and Anderson.
Above all Mike Green loved life, loved his family and loved the kids at his schools. He had high expectations of his players, took a personal interest and treated them all with respect. He made an effort to have a personal interaction with each student and was gifted in dealing with kids of all ages, interests and students with special needs. In the role of Papa, Mike truly excelled. His grandchildren will be forever touched by his love, humor, quirkiness, loving care, quick wit and the effort he put into each of their lives. The parents of his grandchildren will be forever indebted to him for way he treated their children, the love he showed, and the zany competitive activities he elaborately construed to show them a truly great time.
Memorials can be made to the Coach Mike Green Memorial Scholarship fund at Arvest Bank.
The family would like to extend special thanks for the loving care given by the Mercy Hospital and staff of the 4th floor.
Funeral Service
7:00 pm
Prairie Grove High School Gymnasium
Visitation
6:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church - 1401 E Parks St. Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 74, Space 275
General
Jul 12, 1948
Aug 31, 2014
66
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Tributes
Beth, Blu and family,
We send our love, sympathy, and prayers to all of you. We are so saddened by Mike's passing. We loved him dearly and pray for your peace and comfort.
Love,
Derek, Whitney, Spencer, and Tanner
Derek and Whitney Green - Family friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Green's family. He will be missed by all. I know he will always be with us at PG sporting events cheering on the Tigers.
Doug Bartholomew - Friend
Coach was a very dedicated man to his family, co-workers and students. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share. He will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Tim Mendenhall & Family - Co-workers and former students
Beth, Blue and girls, so sorry to here of your loss we always remember Mike at all the ball games when he was coaching and when he was watching. This world has lost a good man. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lloyd and Carrie - Friend
I know Coach Green felt out of his element when he took me to my school tennis tournaments. What I appreciated was that he still knew how to be a great coach...how to challenge me, encourage me, and comfort me even though he wasn't a tennis player. He was a special man and my prayers are with his family. Thank you for all of the years you shared him with us players.
Ellie Evans Esry - player
Beth and family, What a wonderful man we have all lost. Mike Green was one of the very best to come to PG and share all his love and knowledge of sports with so many kids. Parents always felt so good about having Mike coach our kids. He was so good to help the kids with problems they would not always want to share with parents, even then he would always tell them talk to your parents, but sometimes Mike was who they needed to listen. I know he was always there for the class of 87. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Allyne
Allyne Bottoms - friend
We are sending you lots of love and prayers. Mike was an amazing man and he will be missed very much.
Hamilton Family - Friend
Will miss seeing him have known him from his first year here 2 daughters were coached by him you all are in my prayers
Dale Hutchinson - long time friendl
Beth, Blu, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was always my favorite teacher. God Bless!
Kara Taylor-Self - Student
I have known and worked with Coach Green for 10 plus years. What I remember and appreciate the most is how he treated my girls. He always made a point to brag on Makenzie when he watched her play ball. Rylie has been raised on the fields and it never fail to see him and her playing or arguing over something. My family and I will surely miss him.
Darren Bignar - friend
Coaches have an opportunity to be an important influence in the lives if young people. Mike went above and beyond by actually caring so much about each one of them. He offered encouragement when they were down and our son was one of those. When coach would call him @ st. Jude his face would light up and his day was better. This was just one child but there were so many more that he helped. We are saddened by the loss and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you coach for your loving spirit. You will be missed. The Blakemore family
Ronda Blakemore - friend and coworker
coach green was a great man always had a smile on his face and always encouraged the kids no matter what sport or what subject he said always believe in yourself and you can do anything no matter your size and I'm so glad he got to tell that phrase to my daughter(tyesha)-- he watched her pitch a few games and watched her in the tournament and said to me and my husband keep her in sports and let her soar.. Well coach green we are doing that Thank you so much for the time you spent with me as a student & the time you spent just standing there talking about nothing so us girls wouldn't be by ourselves :) we knew what you were doing THANK YOU!!! god bless soar high coach green
Elisha Peoples Barnes - student and friend
Mike was a long time family friend, and he will truly be missed. You all are in our prayers.
Gene and Scott Hamilton & Roger West Family - Friends
I am soo grateful to have spent much of my childhood in the Green Household. Mike would often come home after school and entertain us kids that Beth would babysit. One of my favorite memories is when we would beg Mike to sing "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus to make us laugh. Now Mike is gone and our hearts really are breaking. He will sorely be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out To Beth and the family.
Logan West Family - Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike was a wonderful man!
Mike and Samantha Molz - friend/co-workers
We loved how he was so ready to make laughter.
On Jesse running out on the court, early in the '95 season in his big 'ol shiny size 16 black and white Nikes "Dang boy, what you do? Slaughter out a holstein?????"
Kristine Hall - Friends
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Coach Green touched many lives.
Jamie Bunting - Former Coach at PG
Coach Green was a Coaching Legend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Blu and the rest of Coach Green's family.
Dell Leonard - Friend
Words cannot express the sadness and heart ache we all feel for your family at this time. There will NEVER be another Coach Green in this community. He was the BEST, not only to his family but to ALL of ours in Prairie Grove. I had 6 children go thru the P.G. School and never once did I hear a bad or negative word come from him. He was ALWAYS there for HIS kids. And for that I will FOREVER be grateful. I will miss that smile that I would see on his face as I walked in or out of a store or at the school. Wherever he was he was NEVER too busy or in too much of a hurry to smile and stop and visit with you. COACH GREEN: YOU HAVE TRULEY TOUCHED OUR COMMUNITY: THANK YOU
Cindy Brock - FRIEND
Coach Green was one of the greatest men I have ever had the privilege of meeting or working for. He was a gentle soul and a wonderful man. God gained another angel. God Bless.
Shawnee - friend
Mike will be greatly missed by all those that knew him. He was a class act on and off the court, he was a great coach and even greater man. It was a honor to have been his friend. May God comfort the family during this difficult time.
Clint Cornett - friend
Coach will be greatly missed. Enjoyed getting to know Mike when was at Arkansas Tech. My wife Reta knew coach as a student in Harrison. We are thinking of the family.
Kelly Davis - Friend
On behalf of the Gentry Pioneer Athletic Family: may all who were impacted through the years by Coach Green be comforted and blessed during this time. He will be missed.
Brian H. Little - Fellow Athletic Director
Beth and the rest of the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Mike was always a warm and caring man in the community. I know he will be dearly missed.
Julie Fitts - Friend
Beth and family, so sorry to hear the news about Mike. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck and Joyce Patrick
Joyce Patrick - Friend
Coach Green was a great man. He made an impact on everyone he was around. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
TJ Coleman - Coaching Friend
Coach Green always treated everyone with respect. I often admired his techniques working with young people. He will be truly missed, but his legacy will remain through the lives he touched through teaching and coaching including mine.
Jim Reynolds - Retired Coach
Beth and Family,
I am so very saddened of the news of Coach's passing! He meant so very much to us, especially John!What a blessing your family has been to ours! I know Coach is in good company and I'm sure "Magic legs" was one of the first in line to welcome him "home". Praying you find comfort for today and the difficult days ahead! Thoughts and prayers from Oklahoma!
Good game Coach!
Amber(Blakemore) Green
amber green - student
Beth, Blu, Berta and Missy,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. There will never be another Coach Green, his determination, encouragement, patience and friendly smile will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers of comfort are with all of you. Shari Holt
Shari Holt - Family Friend
Beth and family, we are thinking of you and were sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We have such special and fun memories shared, Mike could always put a smile on our faces. Our love goes out to you.
Donna & David Copeland - Friends
We are so sadden to hear about Coach Michael Green. We will miss his great smile, friendly waves and being a part of this community. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time.
Doug and Lila Chambers Family - friend
I appreciate Coach Green's teaching of history through Cool Hand Luke and his encouragement of good sportsmanship.
Marty Tucker - former Prairie Grove resident
There are few left like Coach Green. His style of play, and methods of coaching inspired players at Lead Hill to love a game, and not just play. May God's peace comfort the family until they are reunited.
Jimmy Villines - Former Player/Student
There are some folks that we just don't ever think of being without. Mike Green was one of those guys. He had that smile that was undeniably AWESOME. There was NEVER a student he didn't help in their time of need. He was more than a coach, he was their friend. He taught our children how to win with excitement and lose with grace. He taught us parents to always have faith that our child COULD do it. He taught us how to sit through wins and losses. He never passed by without saying hello even when he was in a hurry. He encouraged so many to never give up to keep trying no matter how hard it got. He taught us not everyone can play ball but we could all be a part of a TEAM. Coach you will 100% be missed everyday at PGHS, at basketball and football games, at all the event you went to because you cared, and wanted to show your KIDS support. I am so thankful that my children had someone like you to show them the things they needed to know. To Coach's family I can only say a few things, 1) Thank you for sharing this wonderful person with all of us, you gave up nights of family time so that we could share in your life and your journeys. 2) We all appreciate the love you have always shown to all of us even though times were hard for your own family. 3) Thank you for letting us be a part of your life, for sharing your happy times with coach, your sad times with coach and the days when we just weren't sure how things would turn out. The days ahead will for sure be emotional and we will be here for you like Coach would expect us to be. He taught us in times of sadness we are one big family and we have to ban together to make it through, and we will make it through together. I feel sometimes God leaves the stronger ones to carry on, so we now have to be strong for you in your time of need. God bless you all and RIP Coach until we see you again.
Debbie Dersam - parent of students
Coach Mike Green was a blessing to us all. His love and devotion to the school and community will live on in each of us. He will be greatly missed. Out thoughts and prayers are with the Green Family.
Randy & Cheryl West - Friends
The words just aren't there, to say how sad we are for you're loss. Mike touched everyones heart who met him. Jamey said , he had a big part with making me who I am , even if I didn't know it at the time. Never a kinder man! Just know our hearts hurt for you Beth, Blu and family.We love you guys!
John, Rose, Jameson Lancos - Friends & former student
I cannot imagine another coach who has made more of an impact on basketball,other sports, and students in the state of Arkansas than Coach Green. He has left a legacy of success across the state and will be missed greatly. Praying that God provides for all your needs at this most difficult time.
Karen Gaines Ellison - former player/student @ Lead Hill
Love you so much Mike! You will be missed so much. Your smile your laugh. I remember all the fun we had as children at the farm with you, Mamadell and Daddybuck. Beth, Blu, Meredith, Missy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Karen Phillips - niece
Hey was a amazing guy he would always make my day when I walked in to prairie grov3 high school he was funny and best person I know. God bless and sorry for the loss green family
Nora Mccormick - student
My thoughts and prayers are with the Green Family. Coach Green really taught me a lot that at the time I didn't realize were life lessons. I really enjoyed playing his style of ball and the success we had are dear memories to me. I feel very fortunate for the 4 years I played for him.
Brad Bailey - Former Player @ Lead Hill
I'm sorry we never had the opportunity to know Coach Green..it sounds like he was a very special man..we are friends of Missy and Hunter's and think the world of them..Our hearts go out to all of you...may God's loving presence comfort you all and His promise of eternal life sustain you.
Bill/Rosie Buhr - Friends
My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Green's family and friends. He was an outstanding coach and a great teacher. He was never to busy to talk to any of his students. He will truly be missed by myself and many many more.
Seth west - Student
Coach will be so missed. I remember him best for how caring he was to all of the students. I especially appreciated all of his hard work and support as we got the volleyball program off the ground. And how he would ask after me even after I graduated and moved away.
Kerri Coffey Przeczewski - Student
To the family,
Sorry to hear about Coach.
I haven’t been in the area for a long time and the news of Coach passing away is sad to all of us.
Coach Green was a wonderful man and he inspired me to do great things in my life. We talked a lot my senior year and the knowledge Coach passed on to me, I share to this day with many people.
He will truly be missed.
Matthew Bartholomew - Class of 1989
To the Green family; we all loved him. One of the highlights of my morning during the years I was dropping off kids at the high school was to see Coach Green outside the school, coffee in hand, smiling and greeting each and every kid as they came to the front door. What a great way to start the day; knowing someone cares about you and is glad to see you. He was a great teacher, I heard, and he was a great influence on so many kids. I loved to see him at games; he had such a great smile and always asked about the kids, years after they left Prairie Grove. We all loved him, and we are so sorry for your loss. A class act...will be so missed. Please accept the sympathy of Ken and Linda and the Coffey kids
Linda Coffey - parent of students
Coach green was a very kind and caring man he will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Prayers for his family
April black - Former student
There is no way to truly know how many lives Coach Green touched and influenced over the many years he lived in this small town, but it is quite evident by all the tributes on here , all the wonderful "Coach Green "memories posted on Facebook, and the packed gymnasium at his service , that the number is definitely quite large. No matter what hat he wore ( coach, teacher, mentor, or simply friend) he did an excellent job at it. Beth, Mary, Blu, and the rest of Mike's family , y'all did an amazing job creating such a fitting and unique service to pay tribute and to celebrate Mike's life. He may be gone from this earthly home to his Heavenly one, but his spirit and legacy will live on forever in the halls of Prairie Grove High. Your whole family will remain in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. My deepest sympathy to you all.....
Laura Bell Patrick - Former player/ friend of Mary
Beth and family thinking of you during this time. I have some of by best memories being crazy with you and Mike and our group of friends back in the day...a few moons ago. Love you and praying for peace and comfort to come Godspeed!
Toy Setzer - Friend
May you find comfort and peace during this difficult knowing how big of an impact he had on many. He will never be forgotten!
Michelle Ross Fox - Student - Class of '97
Although I was not a student of Coach Green's, I am a wife of one. When my husband tells stories about growing up in a trailer park--which is often, he always tells the story of Coach Green going out to his house numerous times to pick him up for basketball practice. Coach Green made sure my husband attended practice while also teaching him the power of integrity. Even though my husband wasn't a "starter" on the team, Coach Green always made him feel just as important.
Kaci Belk - Wife of Student
Funeral Service
7:00 pm
Prairie Grove High School Gymnasium
Visitation
6:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church - 1401 E Parks St. Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 74, Space 275
General
Jul 12, 1948
Aug 31, 2014
66
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