Green – Avery Thomas Green, Jr., age 77, of Hilliard, Florida passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Community Hospice Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, Florida.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 28, 1946, to the late Avery Thomas Green and Iva Lee Jones Green.  Avery and the true love of his life, Virginia wed on January 30, 1965, and were happily married for 59 years. Together they had a beautiful family with 4 sons.  Avery was a loyal and dedicated employee for CSX as a car inspector for several years. In his spare time, Avery enjoyed fishing and driving race cars. He raced for many years and was in the Jacksonville motorsports hall of fame.  Avery found joy in vacationing in the mountains but more than anything he loved his family and enjoyed spending precious time with them. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend that will be deeply missed. Avery was preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Green; sisters, Linda Graham, Margaret Warren.

Avery leaves behind his loving wife, Virginia Green; sons, Donald (Melissa) Green, Avery (Teresa) Green, Jason Green; brother, Lonnie (Juanita) Green; daughter in law, Christina Green; sisters, Donna (Larry) Bruce, Lorraine Chapman; grandchildren, Amber Hare, Chad Green, Samantha Starling, Chloe Mireles, Ethan Green, Evan Green, Alex Green, Trevor Green, Kaitlyn Kight, Madison Green; great grandchildren, Emerson Hare, Locklyn Hare, Sutton Starling, Mackenzie Mireles, Madelyn Mireles, Maybre Mireles, and Laken Kight.

A Celebration of Avery's Life will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 12:00 pm at River Road Baptist Church with Pastor James Conner officiating.  Interment will follow at River Road Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.