Mr. Hubert Franklin Green

Hubert Franklin Green, known by all who loved him as Frankie, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2026, with his beloved children and grandchildren by his side. Frankie was born on April 23, 1951, the fourth of twelve children born to William Douglas and Evie Lee Green. He was born and raised in Yarbro, Arkansas, where he learned early in life the meaning of hard work, family, and making do with what you had. He often shared stories with the children about his childhood, remembering how he could see chickens beneath the floor through the cracks and see the stars in the sky through the holes in the roof. Frankie was married to Sandra Lynne Green for more than 31 years before her passing in May of 2018. Their years together built a family full of memories, stories, laughter, and love that will continue to live on through the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren they cherished. Frankie spent most of his life working as a contractor. He built houses, did framing, concrete work, and was truly gifted with his hands. There was not much he could not build, fix, or figure out. He was talented, hardworking, and always busy doing something. Frankie loved the outdoors, but coon hunting was more than a hobby — it was part of who he was. He lived and breathed it, hunting and raising coon dogs every chance he got, 365 days a year if he could. When you saw Frankie, you often saw J.C. Holifield and Chain Quack right there with him. The three of them were almost inseparable, always together, always telling stories, and always chasing the next hunt. Frankie’s love for coon hunting ran deep and remained one of the great passions of his life. He was a true outdoorsman in every sense. He also loved deer hunting with his grandchildren. Some of his greatest moments were teaching them, showing them the way, and watching the excitement on their faces when they saw or got to shoot a big one. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, wild game, and anything that kept him outside and on the move. Frankie never slowed down and always kept the roads hot. Frankie adored his grandchildren. They did not just change his life — they became his life. He loved his family unconditionally and made sure they knew it in his own unforgettable way. Each of them has their own stories, memories, and special moments with him that they will carry forever. He never met a stranger and was always at his best when entertaining a crowd. He loved to cook wild game for family and friends, and he was the life of the party — laughing, cutting up, joking, and carrying on. He could play cards, especially Tonk, for hours on end. His home was often filled with laughter, stories, kids, grandkids, and the sound of everyone playing cards together. Frankie was a jokester through and through. He was never short on a pickup line for a pretty lady, and he had sayings for everything. Some of those sayings may not be fit to print, but his family will never forget them. Somehow, even in the humor, there was always a lesson. Frankie truly made the most of his dash — the years between the day he was born and the day he left this world. He lived life wide open, loved deeply, laughed often, worked hard, hunted every chance he got, and filled his days with family, friends, stories, and memories. He did not waste the life he was given; he lived it fully, in a way only Frankie could. On March 23, 2026, after many years of his longtime friend, Eugene Cleveland, faithfully witnessing to him and being there for him, Frankie gave his life to Jesus Christ. Anyone who knew him could see he was a changed man. There was a difference in him that could not be missed. He was baptized on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. This brought great joy to his family, who were so thankful to see their dad and grandpa make the decision to serve the Lord. They saw a peace in him they had never seen before, and they take comfort in knowing that Frankie believed and is now able to see the face of Jesus and touch His nail-scarred hands firsthand. Frankie was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Green; his parents, William Douglas and Evie Lee (Kennedy) Green; his brothers, Terry Green, Steve Green, Adam Green, Patrick Green and sister Mary Louise. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings, William Issac Green and wife Rita of Blytheville, Arkansas, Linda Sue Colbert and husband Michael of Coppell, Texas, Herbert Ray Green of Gosnell, Arkansas, Bernice Gray and husband Donnie of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Judy Taylor and husband Fred of Gosnell, Arkansas, and Nancy Brooks and husband Todd of Armorel, Arkansas. He is also survived by his children, Frankie Lynn Green and wife Amy of Wynne, Arkansas, Felicia Terrell and husband Mike of Gosnell, Arkansas, Amanda Sawyer of Blytheville, Arkansas, Tiffany Green of Gosnell, Arkansas, Lexis Harrington of Gosnell, Arkansas, and Lacey Harrington of Gosnell, Arkansas. Frankie will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Hunter Green and wife Lindsey of Wynne, Arkansas, Brett Green and wife Malorey of Wynne, Arkansas, Hadley Green of Wynne, Arkansas, Madison Bishop and husband Cody of Horn Lake, Mississippi, Maycie Blankenship and husband Christian of Manila, Arkansas, Leia Thompson of Blytheville, Arkansas, and Sarah Thompson of Gosnell, Arkansas; and his great-grandchildren, Lena Green, Wyatt Green, and Charlie Grace Green. Visitation will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Life beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist, located at 1227 Airbase Highway in Gosnell, Arkansas. Brother Gary Hyde and Mitchell King will officiate the service. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the Green family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com.

Mr. Hubert Franklin Green

April 23, 1951 - May 22, 2026