William Claude “Buddy” Green, 93, passed away December 2, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born on February 18, 1925 to William Cleve Green and RV Howard Green Johnston. He lived most of his life in Jacksonville until retiring to Middleburg, Florida. A native of Live Oak, Florida, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, an employee of Western Electric and a retiree of Southern Bell. He enjoyed Gator football and attended all home games for over 25 years. He was a charter member of the Cedar Hills Athletic Association and coached little league baseball for many years. Buddy was predeceased by his wife, Imogene Green, his parents, and granddaughter Jessica M. Green. Survivors include; daughter Brenda Merritt (Jeff), two sons Gerald Green (JoAnn) and Wayne Green (Michelle), a sister Mildred Merrick of New Orleans, Louisiana =, 9 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 6 at 11:00am at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park. You may leave words of comfort and sympathy at www.HGRiversideFuneralHome.com . HARDAGE-GIDDENS, RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK and FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Boulevard is serving the family.