Bobby Ray Green

Bobby Ray Green, a cherished member of the Providence Community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully in his lifelong home of Granville County, North Carolina on March 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 11, 1939, to Tommie and Rozella Averett Green, Bobby was raised in a family that valued hard work and integrity, principles he carried throughout his life as a dedicated farmer, employed with A & P Grocery for 25. 5 years and Food Lion for 10 year, along with a school bus driver in high school. 

Though stern in his dealings, those who knew Bobby understood that his firm exterior belied a heart full of love and kindness. He was a man who demonstrated fairness in all aspects of life, whether it was tending to the land he loved or nurturing the relationships he held dear. His welcoming nature drew many to him, making his home a refuge for friends and family alike.

Bobby was fiercely proud of his family, which included his beloved wife of 63 years, Sandra Duncan Green, by his side through all of life's ups and downs. Together, they built a legacy of love and support for their three children, Rodney Ray Green (Carla) and daughters, Sharon Faye Breedlove (Kenny) and Tracy Lane Hadley (Carl). Bobby's role as a father shaped not only their lives but also laid the groundwork for a multitude of treasured memories that will last forever.

As a grandfather to Stephen Green (Nikki), Abigail Green, Trevor Breedlove (Cameron), Jessica Breedlove Adams, and Melissa Wilson (Dillon) and Matthew Gilson; Bobby reveled in the laughter and joy that his grandchildren brought into his life. Nothing thrilled him more than the smiles of his great-grandchildren: Braydon, Dallas, and Laney Faye Adams, Emersyn and Charlotte Breedlove, Wyatt and Avery Wilson. Each moment spent with them was a testament to the enduring love that spans generations. The family wants to say a special thank you to Jessie Martin for her loving care, family friendship and years of unwavering devotion.

A lifelong member of the Providence Community, Bobby forged relationships that extended far beyond family. His warmth and unwavering support for his friends reflected the values he held dear. Though he has departed from this world, the imprint he left on those around him will continue to resonate as a guiding light in their lives.

Bobby Ray Green's legacy of love, fairness, and dedication to family and community is a reminder of what it means to live with purpose and to uplift those around us. He will be deeply missed, yet lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.

Funeral services for Bobby Ray Green will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church, 4603 Old NC 75, Oxford, NC 27565 officiated by Reverend William Wheeler. A visitation in the Fellowship Hall for family and friends will be held from 1:00 om to 2:00 pm. Burial will follow after the service at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery located on Shock Overton Road.

The family welcomes and accepts flowers or memorials in Bobby's honor may be made to Providence Baptist Church General Fund, in care of Attn: Tonya Perry, 4603 Old NC 75, Oxford, NC 27565.

The Green family is under the care of the staff at Gentry-Newell & Vaughan, 503 College Street, Oxford, NC, 27565.