Rev. Michael L Green, age 62, of Republic passed away Monday, September 3rd, 2018.
Mike was born November 7, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to Homer and Betty Green. He was a graduate of DeSoto High School, he attended Jefferson College in Hillsboro, MO, where he received an Associates degree, he then attended Southeast Missouri State University, where he received a Bachlor of Science Degree. He attended Mid Amercia Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis TN. He was united in marriage to Cathryn Dostal on December 2, 1978, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mike pastored at Iona Baptist Church, Cape Girardeau, was a Youth Pastor at Coventry Estates, Independence, MO, and Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Republic, MO, from where he retired.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Cathryn Green, Republic; one daughter, Elise Green, Branson, MO; one son Matthew Green and wife Toni, Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Jayden Green and Simon Green; his parents, Homer and Betty Green, Branson, MO; one sister; Debbie Pedersen, Murfreesboro, TN, and a host of family and friends.
A memorial celebration for Mike will be held Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at 2:00 pm in Calvary Baptist Church Republic, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's name to the C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue, Springfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.