Spurgeon Eugene Green, age 79 of Forest City

Spurgeon Eugene Green, age 79 of Forest City died Monday, November 3, 2025.

Gene was born October 16, 1946, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Spurgeon and Inez Reid Green. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Crestview Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Green, his sister, Carolyn Dysart and his brothers, Doug Green and Johnny Green.

Survivors include his brother, Howard Greene and wife Pata of Cliffside, his sister, Linda G. Hiott of Forest City, his sister-in-law, Cathy Green of Forest City as well as several nieces and nephews.

A family graveside service was held November 9 at Morrow Cemetery, Forest City.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.