Carroll E. Green, 80, of East Peoria, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at Washington Christian Village.
He was born on September 3, 1929 in Hillsboro, the son of Dewey Lee and Mabel (Edwards) Green. They preceded him in death, along with brother, Dewey, and sisters, Thelma and Lorraine.
On June 28, 1959, he married Wanda E. Dressen. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2007.
Survivors include his daughter, Leslie (Michael) Duncan of Washington; brother-in-law, James Dray of Michigan; grandchildren, Shelby, Savannah and Shayna; three nieces; and one nephew.
Carroll was a graduate of Pekin High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Bradley University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois. He was a veteran having served in the Air National Guard.
He began his career in music as a Band and Choral Director at the grade school and high school level. He taught organ and piano at Byerly Music and Rox Bucklin Music. He was a music instructor for the OLLI education program for Seniors at Bradley University.
Carroll was the organist at First Federated Church for twenty-three years, First United Methodist Church in East Peoria for eight years and was currently the organist for Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he has served for fifteen years. He was a sought after accompanist for choral groups, soloists and students, as well as an organist for services.
He was a 50 year member of the American Guild of Organists.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria, with the Reverends Anna Saxon, Richard Hanson and John Zingaro officiating. Following the memorial service, there will be a reception in the church fellowship hall. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment of the cremated remains will be at a later date in Glendale Cemetery in Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made in Carroll’s memory to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the Bradley University Music Department.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
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| Paul H. Johnson |
Sorry To Hear |
January 5, 2011 |
Was sorry to hear of Carroll's passing. I was unaware of this until looking on line and found he had passed last March. He was a wonderful organ teacher and I was a student of his for several years when he was at Byerly Music. My mother had known him. Now he is at the great console!
| Toni Berko |
So Sorry |
March 20, 2010 |
I AM SORRY FOR UR LOSS
| Mary Dill |
A Warm Presence |
March 20, 2010 |
My deepest sympathy to Leslie and all of the family. I was so sad to learn of
Carroll's death. He has been such a warm presence with us at Westminster
Church and will be sorely missed. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a dry wit that made him fun to be around.
I am out of the city and will be unable to attend his services
Mary Dill
| Cheri Muller |
Wonderful Man |
March 20, 2010 |
I worked with Carroll for six years at Westminster Presbyterian. Wonderful man. I was saddened to read this.
| Keith, Dee and Family |
Friends from Britain |
March 20, 2010 |
We were so sorry to receive the news that our dear friend Carroll had passed away. Keith & I, including our family, had a very special friendship with Carroll and his late wife Wanda. In 1967 the Caterpillar Company in Peoria (where Wanda worked) organized a special event, whereby Caterpillar Ltd American employees were introduced to Caterpillar employees in Britain. Letters passed between the Green's and the Arnold's for over a year and finally, in July 1968, a chartered plane landed in Peoria, with great excitment British and American families met for the 1st time.
Our wonderful friendship with Wanda and Carroll, including their daughter Leslie, has continued to grow. We have visited them in Peoria and they over in England with us. We have so many happy and precious memories.We always exchanged gifts at Christmas, which are displayed around our house, an ever present reminder of our long and close friendship.
Carroll was a very special person and will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. Rest in peace Carroll with your beloved Wanda.
From Keith, Dee and Family
