Timothy Green

Timothy Everett Green was born on May 14, 1965 to Leroy and Fayetta Green in Rockford, Illinois. He was one of seven children born to this union. He grew up with his siblings, Ronald, Clayton L., Carlene, Sherry L., Connie F., and Ida B. Those close to him remember some of his fondest memories including his Pony Nuiscance. Tim enjoyed assisting his father who was a wagon master. He would often assist with shuttling horses along the Oregon Trail and helped train them.

Tim was educated through Grand Island Northwest Nebraska Public Schools. He attended Northwest High School and Wolbach High School where he further graduated. Tim went on to pursue what he was passionate about, horse riding and living up life like a cowboy. He worked as a Ranch Hand for many years and was also employed for some time at Canterbury Downs. Tim also joined the Army National Guard.

Those who knew Tim best describe him as a comedian. Regardless of the situation, he always found a way to make jokes. A jokester at heart, Tim made impersonations of others that would make you laugh out loud and told stories like never seen before.  He enjoyed having long phone conversations with everyone. During his free time, he went on camping trips, he fished and would go to rodeo’s where he himself would bull ride. His family will never forget the time where he fell victim to being hooked by a fish hook while trying to teach his grandson Liam how to fish.

Timothy is preceded in death by his parents: Leroy and Fayetta (Carmen) Green, and siblings, Carlene and Sherry.

Tim passed away on Septtember 14, 2021. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving children, siblings, his grandchildren, Liam, Nevaeh, Ethan, Tucker and Owen, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.