Ken Douglas Green, 55, of Neosho, formerly of Lebanon, died Sunday, Oct 30, 2022, at his home.
He was born March 26, 1967, in Lebanon, Mo. to Obeal “Obie’’ and Sherry (Smith) Green, and was preceded in death by his father.
Ken graduated from Lebanon High School in 1985. In 2001 Ken met his life partner John Buzzard, and together they resided in Neosho.
He worked as a groundskeeper for the Neosho IOOF Cemetery, and he worked alongside his cousin, creating jewelry for their Etsy store, Dilworth Road. More recently, he worked for Lowes in the garden department.
He is survived by his mother, Sherry Green of Lebanon; partner, John Buzzard, and his mom Nancy Buzzard of Neosho; one brother, Tony Green and his wife Joni of Lebanon; niece, Kayla Stephens and her husband Daren; nephew, Brian Decker and his wife Jenna; four great-nieces, two great-nephews, his beloved dog, Pete; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. A time of viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Neosho. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken’s memory to Faithful Friends, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Mo. 64850.
