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On June 30, 2023, at the age of 83, James Donald Green passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Jim was born on August 7, 1939, in Huntsville, TX to James and Lois (Graham) Green and lived his entire life in Texas. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, TX in 1957, married, and started a family at the age of 18. Jim immediately went into the adult world and had several jobs as he hustled to pay the bills. He worked delivering bologna & milk and selling beer at the Cotton Bowl. Jim eventually received his certification and worked 3-4 years as an HVAC technician. In 1965, he joined his father’s startup company, Universal Plumbing Supply, where he worked in every position from stocking the warehouse to front office sales. In 1970, Jim opened and managed the Addison, TX location. While working with Universal, he earned his MBA from Pepperdine University. He continued to lead the growth at Universal Plumbing Supply, opening multiple locations until 1981 when the company was acquired by Ferguson Enterprises. Jim stayed with Ferguson as regional manager for a short period of time, before realizing his desire to follow in his father's footsteps and start his own supply house. He founded Green Supply Company in 1984, where he worked with his oldest son Jimmy until he retired. Jim was an avid hunter. He managed and hunted a west Texas deer lease for over 40 years with his two sons and close friends. Jim’s most prized hunt was in Colorado. He returned with an elk that was too big to fit in his office, but he put it in there anyway! Jim was just as satisfied taking a nap in the deer blind and returning empty handed to play dominoes with the boys. He found solace spending time in the local coffee shop , shooting the breeze with the other locals. Having run a very successful business for over 30 years, he always had very solid financial and business advice to share. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlotte Osborne Green. They were married in Garland, TX on December 24, 1981. He is also survived by two sons, Jimmy and wife Tresa and Randy and wife Jennifer; one daughter, Dee Hennigan and husband Sean; eight grandchildren, Jimmy Don, Jessica, Sarah, Liam, Gracie, Natalie, Shelby, and Nerissa; nine great grandchildren, Chris, Krysta, Taytum, Austin, Hannah, Ella, Jasmine, Emory, and Zoe; one brother, Harry and wife May; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Lois; and one brother, Richard Green. A visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Midway Church in Pilot Point, TX. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM with Kenny Guthrie officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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James Donald Green

August 7, 1939 - June 30, 2023