“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” These words were spoken often by Lannie Green. More than speaking these words, he lived them all his life.
Lannie James Green was born July 12, 1937 in Frogmore, Louisiana to Tom and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Green. He departed this life on June 15, 2018 at Covenant-Cooper Hospital.
He was educated in the Louisiana School System and graduated from Eula D. Britton High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. This is where he obtained the nickname “Pong.” After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Later, he attended Grambling State University and majored in Education. He treasured his education and the time he attended Grambling. He loved its historic football program and world-famous Tiger Marching Band.
Subsequently, he settled in Saginaw, Michigan and worked for the General Motors Corporation. He was an avid sports enthusiast with a fond affection for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons. Lannie was a man of character, integrity, honor and purpose. He was a man of his word and taught his family to follow his example. He always said, “It is better for a person to be respected rather than liked because respect has to be earned.” Lannie was truly loved and respected by family, friends and loved ones.
Mr. Green was preceded in death by both his parents, Tom and Elizabeth Green; two brothers, Oscar “Dump”, Tommy V. Green; sister, Flossie Mae “Coon” Burns; son-in-law, Ricky Brown; high school classmate, Haywood Harvey; friend, Robert “Junior” Burns.
He leaves to cherish his memory devoted wife of fifty seven years, Charles Mae Green; five daughters, Lorraine Green, Pamela (Pastor Rick) Tasley, Kellie Green, Veronica Green-Brown, Stephanie Green; son, Tony Green; five grandchildren, Prescious (Andre) Williams, China Jackson, Xavier Green, Chelsea Brown, Toni Michelle Hall; three great-grandchildren, Malia Williams, Messiah Tinsley, Jesiah Tinsley; one sister, Ella Mae (Emery) Aldridge; two brothers, Jimmy and Roy Green; many nieces, nephews, including one special nephew, Bobby Green, Sr., along with a special high school classmate Bettye Jean West.
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