Mr. William McKinley Green

December 27, 1942 - September 9, 2019

William McKinley Green, affectionately known as “Ken” was born December 27, 1942 to the late Curley and Classie Mills Green in Pitt County, NC. He transitioned from this life on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health Trent at New Bern, NC after a lingering illness. William was a member of Lewis Chapel Church in Farmville, NC. He was also a member of Prince Hall Masonry. Ken was gifted in many areas to include exceptional craftsmanship in carving animals… particularly birds. He was skilled in furniture making; and had a green thumb second to none! He also found passion in tinkering with cars. He spent a number of years working at Field Crest Mills. After retirement from Proctor and Gamble, Ken was able to pursue his passions until his health began to fail. Ken was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Willie, Harvey, and William E. Green; three sisters, Clara Mobley, Bertha Forbes, and Dora Pugh. Ken leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Hattie Green of fifty seven years; one son, William Green, Jr. “Sonny” (Mecca) of Winterville, NC; one daughter, Sheron Green “Shell” of the home; one brother, John Green (Lula) of Grimesland, NC; three grandchildren, Sheron Mancuso (Charles) of Buffalo, NY; Akeem Thomas (Ashlee) of Greenville, NC; Sean Williams of the home (currently serving in the Air Force); one great grandchild, Aiden Thomas of Greenville, NC; a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and church family.