Marvin Keith Green

Marvin Green Obituary Marvin Keith Green was born on June 13, 1947 in Cleveland Ohio. He is affectionally known as Keith. Keith is the product of special education public schools in the Cleveland Schools District He attended Sunbeam School for disabled children. Following graduating from elementary school, he was tutored by Dr. Buchanan, I well known professor with disabilities. Tutoring was required because the Cleveland School District did not have classes at that time for those who were disabled entering high school. Proudly to say, his mother, Mable Green, was very instrumental in having the Class of 1968 graduate and integrate disabled teens into the Cleveland School District at John Hay High School. Keith loved going to camps for the disabled such as Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, Ohio. In later life, he was able to attend camp at his residential area for the disabled. He was a church member at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Cleveland, Ohio and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Of most recent, he attended the Church of Warsaw in Ohio. In summary, church was important in Keith’s life and was a major deciding factor as where he resided in his later life. Keith lived life to the fullest and wanted to live among others with similar challenges. Because of this, he moved to Echoing Hills System in mid-1990s that specialize in enhancing the disabled lives in being productive to society, increase their physical and social abilities, and to foster a Christian environment for ongoing support. He was always involved in problems concerning the disadvantaged and spent time sending letters to agencies and other advocates to promote the well-being of the disabled. He enjoyed reading and often spent Saturday mornings reading the World Almanacs and singing songs, with his little sister, Valerie. Most important, Keith loved to discuss politics with those that did not agree with him. He would have debates for hours. Lastly, Keith had an outstanding collection of records, albums, and tapes. He loved all types of music from country, to light pop and classical music and loved to sing. Keith left behind his wife (Sarah Richards), mother (deceased Mable Green), father (deceased Marvin Green), sister, (Valerie Green Fort), brother-in-law (Dana Fort), niece (Dominique Brown), cherished cousins (Christine and Robin Clay) and a host of relatives and friends. DUE TO COVID-19.. PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEAR YOUR MASK.. THANK YOU.. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marvin Keith Green, please visit our floral store. Read More

Marvin Keith Green

June 13, 1947 - December 22, 2020