Wayne Arthur Green

March 9, 1929 - January 22, 2021

Wayne Arthur Green, 91, went to be with his Heavenly Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne with his family by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church. Wayne was a 1947 graduate of New Haven High School, where he played basketball and was a member of the first ever football team. He was an automotive parts salesman for Yarnelle Supply Company, retiring 1987 with over 40 years of service. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club, New Haven and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Arlene; children, Thomas (Libby) Green of Delaware, Daniel (Janet) Green of Fort Wayne, and Jan (John Piper) Green of Lowell; stepdaughter, Debra (John) Johnston of North Carolina; sister, Barbara (Richard) Bruick of Angola; grandchildren, Amanda, Rachel, Christopher, Ross, Crystal, and Desiree; and 12 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Mary (nee Meyers) Green; first wife, LaVerne Green; brother, James Green; stepdaughter, Linda Wysong; and grandsons, Timothy and Benjamin Wysong. Private funeral service will be streamed live at 11 a.m. Wednesday on Harper’s Community Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to Parkview Home, Health and Hospice, 1900 Carew St #6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 or New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven, IN 46774. Thank you to Parkview Hospice for all their loving care. Arrangements by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.