Richard Green

OBITUARY
We celebrate the life of Mr. Richard Deon Green born November 30, 1968 to Ms Willie Louise Green. From day one, this bouncing baby boy brought joy into the lives of family members and later to those with whom he was associated. He automatically became special to his aunt, Mildred Taylor, affectionately known as 'Aunt Mil'.

Richard was educated in Austin Independent Schools. His education began at Oak Springs Elementary, continued at Casis Elementary and graduated from the Jerry Mac Clifton Center for special needs students. He loved the school and staff at the Clifton Center and only missed school when he was too sick to get there. Richard had many friends at the Center and soon became special in his own way.

After graduation, Richard's life experience was elevated as he moved into a Group Home for Adult Men. He was so excited because now he was considered a grown-up and was learning more about his rights and privileges in a different environment. However, Aunt Mil was always there to ensure he knew his rights and privileges and that they were honored. As a grown-up, he went to work every day and enjoyed it because he made his own money.

Richard professed a hope in Christ during the pastoral leadership of the late Pastor W. M. Reed at St. John College Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Reed often referred to him as 'Boss Man'. He loved church and especially the music. Richard attended church on a regular basis and after moving to the Group Home he often brought others with him; mainly Mr. Harold and frequently spoke of Stanley and Paul.

Even though Richard loved coming to church he also enjoyed activities among different Group Homes and the Annual Special Events at UT Austin and other sponsors. He was a winner in everything he did because he put forth his best effort in each event. When he won medals, he proudly wore the winning medallions to church for all to see.

Richard D. loved life and family events. Aunt Mil ensured his presence at all family functions when he was available. Sometimes he had to let her know that he had other events scheduled with the Group Home and would catch her next time. With that, a schedule of outside events other than major holidays had to be coordinated with his Group Home activities.

Major holidays were always spent with family and Richard loved Christmas. He and Aunt Mil shopped for gifts for himself and others. Even though he helped to wrap his own gifts, Christmas morning he would act as if he had no idea what the package contained because he was over-joyed with opening presents. Richard enjoyed good food and while he was with Aunt Mil they often made cherry cheesecakes and cowboy cookies. Celebrating his birthday was the next best event in his life and he demonstrated his rhythm abilities at every function. Richard was an intricate member of the Benjamin F. Taylor household and therefore acquired extended family members and especially cousins. Uncle Frank taught Richard how to enjoy country living to the fullest. Richard was ready to travel whenever Uncle Frank said "let's go Dunkin." The nickname 'Dunkin' came from his love of Dunkin' doughnuts.

Richard was a loving uncle to the very end. During the stay at his mom's house he spent time with his young niece and nephews. He taught them his favorite church song, "This Little Light of Mine". With switch in hand, he made the children sat down, pay attention and sing the song right.

He loved the Lord, his families (biological, group home and extended), his birthday, the Texas Longhorns, the Dallas Cowboys, good food, stuffed animals and music by Whitney Houston.

Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents and nephew, David Anderson, III.

His life is celebrated by his mother, Willie L. Green; two brothers, Terence L. Green of Lincoln, TX (Donna) and Tony R. Green (Stacey) of Austin, TX; two sisters, Sonya Anderson and Tiffany Reed of Austin, TX; extended parents, Benjamin and Mildred Taylor of Lincoln, TX; two uncles, Allie Green, Jr. (Waudell), and Ben E. Green, Sr. (Christine) of Austin, TX; two aunts, Ethel Mitchell of McDade, TX and Joyce Bracken of Austin, TX five nieces and nine nephews, extended cousins and a host of relatives and friends.

A visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Monday, November 11, 2013 at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at St. John College Heights, Burial will follow at Park Spring Cemetery, Manor, Texas.