William Clayton "Bill" Green, 73, of 51 East Main
St., passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath
New York following a brief illness. Born June 8, 1944 in Wellsville, he was the
son of Clayton and Leona Brown Green. He was married to the former Rita
Schuster, who predeceased him in 1994.
Bill grew up in Belmont, attending the Belmont Central
School, receiving his GED at a later date. In 1964 he joined the Navy and saw
action in the Viet Nam War and received the National Defense Medal, Navy Unit
Commendation, the Viet Nam Service Medal with one Bronze Star and the Republic
of Viet Nam Campaign Medal with Device. After the Navy, Bill was employed at
the Drake Foundry in Friendship, until the plant closed. He then was employed
at the Absolut of Houghton for several years when he stopped work due to ill
health.
Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, watching the Seattle
Sea Hawks Football Team and watching TV. His greatest love was spending time with
his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a life time member of the Friendship American Legion,
post # 1168, a member of the Amvets Post # 1 of Cuba.
Surviving are a son, Richard Green of Olean; three
daughters, Becky (Sam Swift) Dunham of Friendship, Connie Dunham of Angelica
and Sherry (Rodney) Hull of Belfast; grandchildren, Dylan, Stacey, Dayna, Glenn
Jr., Bradley, Alex, Conner and Erica; great grandchildren, Samantha, Greg,
Raygen, Kylee and Payton; a sister, Jane (Bob) McCarthy of Belmont; and several
nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by a brother, Clayton "Jr."
Green.
There will be
visiting hours on Saturday September 2, 2017 at the Friendship American Legion
from noon to 2:00 p.m. After visitations a graveside military service by the
Friendship American Legion and memorial service, held by the Rev. Kirk Kirch of
Friendship will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship. Arrangements
are under the direction of the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship. Memorials
made be made to the Friendship American Legion, Post # 1168 Depot St.
Friendship, NY 14739.
