Jerry Michael Green , 72, of Center, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  A cremation will follow.

Born May 27, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jerry is the son of Ida Grace O'Donnell and Luther Ruby Green.  He retired from the City of Center.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and teaching his grandkids about wildlife.  Jerry was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Evon Green of Center; children, Peggy Green of Center, Patricia Green Wright and husband Buddy of Center, Tina Smith and husband Josh of Hemphill, and John Green of Center; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Stephenson of Timpson and Barbara Guch of Quitman; also, numerous nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ida Grace O'Donnell and Luther Ruby Green; great granddaughter, Ariel Williams; and sisters, Peggy Allison and Maxine Bradshaw.