James L. "Jim" Green

James "Jim" L. Green, 75, of Springfield, died at 3:28 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. James was born August 18, 1937 in Marion, IL the son of James E. and Helen L. Allen Green. He married Mary C. Turner on June 19, 1959 in Vienna, IL. James was a 1956 graduate of Marion High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Hub Clothiers in Springfield for seventeen years and retired from the State of Illinois in 2002 after thirty years of service. He was a member of the Ansar Shrine, he was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Tyrian Lodge No. 333 A.F. & A.M., and Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 218 Lalla Rookh. James enjoyed working in his yard, flower gardening, being with his family and going to Disney World with his grandchildren, playing the piano and organ, watching westerns, and he sang in musicals and the choir. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Nancy Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Green of Springfield; one daughter, Tamme (husband, Jay) King of Mt. Zion; two grandchildren, Jayson King of Mt. Zion and Jayme King of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Janet (husband, Bob) Carter of Marion; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Cupie. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Masonic rites will be conducted by Tyrian Masonic Lodge No. 333 A.F. & A.M. at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Pastor Tracy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be provided. Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2001 S. Lindberg Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131 or the charity of the donor's choice.