Dennis Ray Green, 67, of Millersburg, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Donnell–Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.
Mr. Green was born on July 17, 1959, son of Charles and DeMeris Jean Ward Green. He grew up in Bond County and graduated from Greenville High School in 1977. He helped his father at the auto mechanic shop for many years.
He proudly served the country in the United States Air Force. Enlisting at Scott Air Force Base, he spent two years as a personnel specialist and two years as an air traffic control operator. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
Throughout his working years, Mr. Green was employed at Super Valu grocery store for approximately 12 years and dedicated 23 years of service to the Greenville Post Office.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Sparlin, on Nov. 27, 1993. Together, they shared 32 wonderful years of marriage. He and his wife attended Lifeline Church in Sorento. His faith was important to him, and in his memory, he would want his family and friends to open their hearts and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Mr. Green is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Green; daughter, Samantha Rae Atkins (husband, William) of Hillsboro; son, Austin Irvin Green (fiancée, Alexandra) of O’Fallon; his beloved grandchildren, Kinsley, Grayson and Braxton; his siblings, Charles Ricky Green of Old Ripley, Rebecca Tieman of Percy and Curtis Green (wife, Rachael) of Greenville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jean Green; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Alvina Sparlin; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Donnell–Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is assisting the family. To leave an online tribute or to offer online condolences, visit www.donnellwiegand.com.
