Mr. Robert Louis Green, 88, of Lake City passed away peacefully Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) in Lake City following a lengthy illness. Mr. Green was the son of the late Louis C. and Civille Perry Green, and was a lifelong resident of Lake City where he was a graduate of Columbia High School Class of 1942. He attended the University of Florida before entering the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and after his military service he graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in 1949. He then began a banking career at Columbia County Bank that would last for over fifty years. He was a member of the Rotary Club for many years, serving as a Past President and was the Secretary for many years. Mr. Green had a big heart for other people, doing many things for them and not taking credit for any of it. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Green was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Green in 2004, and two grandchildren, Colby and Cooper Green in 2005.

Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Dot Jean Green of Lake City; his son Robin Green (Karen) of Lake City; and granddaughter Stephanie Grace Green of Lake City.

Funeral services for Mr. Green will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Roy A. Martin, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour before service time at the church (10:00-11:00 A.M.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 469, Lake City, FL, 32056, Lifestyle Enrichment Center, 628 SE Allison Ct., Lake City, FL 32025, or Haven Hospice, 6037 US HWY 90 West, Lake City, FL 32055. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME,3596 S. HWY 441, Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of encouragement and love on the guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com