- Date Of Birth: February 11, 1960
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2015
- State: Florida
James Michael Green
“Green Snake”
Michael Green known as “Green Snake” to those who knew and loved him, left us on Saturday, October 10, 2015. “Snake” was born on February 11, 1960 to the late Mack Haskell Green and Margie Godwin Green of Garden City. Michael was a lifelong resident and well known icon of the Garden City Community. He was employed by J.W. Watts Enterprises in Crestview, Florida. Snake was a very skilled heavy equipment operator and he enjoyed his work. He could be frequently seen with his smiling face and telling tales at Helms Grocery. His personality, kindness, and willingness to help others was something that you never forgot. Michael loved the outdoors and had a strong passion for hunting. Anyone that knew him could tell you how much he enjoyed hunting with his dogs and sharing tales with fellow hunters. Family was something that Michael took pride in. He loved his son and grandchildren and often told stories of how proud he was to be “Paw Paw Snake”. He loved all of his family both immediate and extended. Michael is an irreplaceable person and although, his wings were ready, our hearts were not, may your legacy live on forever “Snake.”
Michael is survived by his loving widow JoAnn whom he adored and referred to as his “Tweet Tweet”. He is also survived by his son Nick McLeod and daughter-in-law Candace Bracewell McLeod of Holt, Florida. A very special man in Snake’s life whom he regarded as a father figure, Bobby Helms and Tony Helms as a beloved brother. Survivors also include his extended children and family, Ray & Sarah Gilley of Laurel Hill, FL, Anthony McLeod of Laurel Hill, FL, LeAnn (Casey) Price of Kinsey, AL, and Anthony (Rachel) Abbate of Portsmouth, VA. Grandchildren surviving are Lane McLeod, Hunter McLeod, Desiray McLeod, Gage McLeod, and three grandsons of Portsmouth, VA.
Sisters surviving include Rita (Mike) Denson of Baker, Florida, Marie Casey of Laurel Hill, FL, and Gloria Jean Green. Niece Nicole (Mike) Cain, Nephew Brandon Denson, Niece Margie Casey, Nephew Kevin (Lisa) Casey, Niece Cassie Green. Great Nieces Michaela, Hannah, & Emma Cain, and Madison Casey. Great Nephews Kaleb Casey and Osten Velez.
Michael is also survived by numerous family members and close friends.
