Frank Cecil Green, Sr., 88, of Austin, formerly Beaumont, died Monday, December 14, 2015. He was born on March 12, 1927, in Texla, to Virginia Lyles and Issac Frank Green.
Cecil graduated from South Park High School in 1944. He then entered the United States Navy and served in Camp Kearney, California. Cecil married Rita Blakeman on September 6, 1947. He graduated from Lamar State College and Lamar University with a Masters of Education. Cecil was an educator and coach in the Rio Grande Valley, Beaumont, and Port Neches areas for thirty-six years. Following retirement, he spent many hours sourcing, refinishing, and selling antiques in Beaumont, Georgia, and Austin area.
Cecil is survived by his children, Gail Jones and spouse, Gwyn; Terry Hinson and spouse, Randy; Frank Cecil Green, Jr. and spouse, Monique Romero-Green; Cecile Hughes and spouse, Richard; and Blake Green and spouse, Gwen Fickey Green; brother, Tim Green and spouse, Lisa; brother-in-law, Reid Blakeman and spouse, Kathy Middleton Blakeman; grandchildren, Jennifer Barguirena and spouse, Ed; Beth Propst and spouse, Phillip; Blake Carter and spouse, Thomas; Rob Brooksher; Torry Hinson and spouse, Lexy; Matthew Smith and spouse, Meredith; Courtney Hinson and spouse, Carman; Shea Bailey and spouse, Jeff; Keller Hinson and spouse, Cyndi; Sarah Williamson and spouse, Todd; Meagan Hinson; David Green and spouse, Shana; Daneen Van; Peebles and spouse, Cameron; Jaime Abshire; Rachael Hughes; Shane Hughes; and Kimberly Hughes; great-grandchildren, Luca Barguiarena, Julian Barguiarena, Aidan Propst, Lola Propst, Andrew Propst, Aaron Propst, Ty Hinson, Kody Hinson, Sam Smith, Devyn Hinson, Taylor Hinson, Jayde Hinson, Gabe Hinson, Kylee Bailey, Lorelei Bailey, Noah Bailey, Issac Bailey, Cole Hinson, Cruz Hinson, Tyler Williamson, Josh Williamson, Bradley Williamson, Julie Williamson, Blair Guilbeau, Sadie Guilbeau, Edison Casto, Brooks Green, Tucker Green, Kaitlyn Abshire, Ella White, Alexis Neito, and Mallori Moreno; and nieces, Lezli Blakeman Lujan and Lyndi Blakeman Rouse.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Blakeman Green.
A gathering of Mr. Green’s family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2015, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for your donation in memory of Coach Cecil Green to “Astrodomination 74-77” Scholarship Fund, 7407 Harvest Dawn, Houston, Texas 77095. This contribution will provide college funds for a deserving Port Neches Groves High School graduate.
