Birth date: Dec 12, 1960 Death date: May 29, 2026
Kevin Wayne Green, a resident of Longview, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2026 after a long battle with his health. Kevin was born on December 12, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas to Grandvel Lee Green and Lucille Fennell Green. Kevin att Read Obituary
This photo may seem like an ordinary photo but let me tell you what I remember. This was a trip we made to Vegas growing up. My first trip with my parents and my brother. Most people think Vegas is just about the casinos, but it’s so much more than that. The lights, the energy, the entertainment, but most missed is the fact that they have one of the largest arcades in the United States. We were exploring and stumbled upon it and boy was I in hog heaven. I got my little tickets and took them to the counter and saw the most beautiful camera at the top of the prize wall and wanted it so badly. It was listed for 15,000 tickets, and wouldn’t you know I only had about 200. There was no way I was getting it. I remember being told there was not enough time in the world to win that many tickets and we went on to the next adventure.
At some point that afternoon, my dad went missing. We all just assumed he found a slot or keno board somewhere. Wouldn’t you know we find him in that arcade, holding piles and piles of tickets. He had been there all afternoon and the smile on his face, my gosh! I jumped up and down because when he saw me he said, let’s go get you that camera. I don’t know who was more excited getting to that counter, me or him but I win more than that camera that day.
I love you dad. Writing your obituary was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in my lifetime and it happened too quick. Life is short, hard and sometimes unfair. I’ll cherish every conversation, every memory, every laugh, every tear, every hug, every single thing for the rest of my existence. Until we meet again ole man!
Kevin was my best friend through high school. We shot pool at his parent’s house before school, spent time fishing, and cruised the streets of La Porte. On one of those days before school, Kevin and I decided to skip school to go fishing. The school happened to call when his dad was home for lunch. When being asked where Kevin was, his Dad said, “Hold on a minute”. He checked the shed and saw that the fishing poles were missing and told them, “I know exactly where they are!” Lol! Boy, did we get into trouble. Those were good times.
After his family moved to Longview, we stayed in touch. In the early ’80s, my wife and I went to the Green family reunion at Lake Bob Sandlin. I remember his dad playing steel guitar, his sister Debra singing, and Kevin chimed in singing bass on one of the Oak Ridge Boys songs, It was a special time.
In recent years, Kevin came by for a visit so we went to play pool like old times. I’m glad we got that time together.
The news of Kevin’s passing hit my heart. I will miss him greatly.
May God bring comfort and peace to Kevin’s family and friends as only he can.
Today my heart is heavy as I remember Kevin.
Kevin was my dad’s caregiver, but to our family he became so much more. He cared for my father with incredible kindness, patience, humor, and dignity. My dad absolutely adored him and affectionately called him “his trainer.” The two of them shared a special bond filled with laughter, friendship, and mutual respect.
Kevin gave my dad the gift of feeling normal, independent, and cared for. He treated him like family, and in return, Kevin became family to us. Knowing my dad was in Kevin’s care brought us tremendous comfort and peace.
We loved Kevin very much and will never forget the impact he had on our lives. His compassion and generosity touched everyone who knew him.
As I think of both Kevin and my dad today, I find comfort in imagining them reunited. I hope Kevin is once again my dad’s trainer in Heaven, keeping him active, making him laugh, and reminding him what to do every step of the way.
Rest in peace, Kevin. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of my dad. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️
With Gratitude,
Gina Pelaia
