Charlie Ray Green

Charles Ray Green, 66, of Tellico Plains, TN, died Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was enjoying one of his favorite pastimes—hunting and communing with nature—when the Lord unexpectedly called him home. Charlie was born in Oak Ridge, TN, on July 27, 1958, to Charles Ellis Green and Guyda Ann Stokes Green. Upon completing high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy as a Systems Aircraft O.M. Technician at NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA. After his time in the Navy, he continued his career at Thomas & Betts and ABB as an electrician technician. Charlie had a wonderful sense of humor and found many moments to laugh. He loved hunting and the outdoors. He always had a book (or three) in hand. He adored dogs and music, especially Stevie Ray Vaughan. A faithful disciple of God, he enjoyed working with the young men and primary children of his local congregation at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his mother, Guyda McGregor; stepmother, Phyllis Green; his wife of 12 years, Cheryl Ann Davis Green; sister, Kahra Gilley (Johnny); stepbrother, Kent McGregor (Teri); and many nieces and nephews. Charlie leaves a family legacy any man would be proud to call his own. Together with his first spouse, Valerie McCurry ("Mac"), Charlie brought four children into the world with love: son Dustin Green (Jessica), daughter Misty Green Cresswell, son Jesse Green, and daughter Rivers Green Alvarez (Marcus). He was lovingly known as Papaw to his beloved grandchildren: Alana Green, Alyssa Green, Haley Green, Lennox Green, Walker Cresswell, Ainsley Robinson, Liam Alvarez, and Amelia Alvarez. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Shane” Ellis Green, and stepfather, Bill McGregor. Being of service to others was one of Charlie’s greatest talents. Whether at work, church, or play, he uplifted others with his quick wit, "fix-it" skills, or spiritual countenance. One of his favorite scriptures was Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” All his family, friends, and acquaintances can attest that “being still” was one of the hardest tasks Charlie ever had to do, but he was still enough to know who his God was. A memorial celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 506 Cedar Springs Rd, Athens, TN 3703. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Charlie Ray Green

July 27, 1958 - December 12, 2024