T.M. Green came to this area as a cowboy when he was 16 years old in 1886. He worked for Espuela Land and Cattle Co. and the Spur Ranch for many years until he went into ranch for himself.Jeffie moved to this area in 1882 and lived here continuously till her death in 1954. Her father, J.W. Hutson, helped organize the county and was the second county clerk of Dickens County. He was a veteran of the Civil War.
Last rites for Jeffie Lela Green were conducted Friday, February 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Dickens Baptist Church. Rev. Victor Crabtree officiated.Mrs. Green was born August 25, 1880 in Nolan County. She died February 18, 1954. Mrs. Green came to Dickens in 1882 and was married to Thomas Green, Dec. 22, 1897 at Dickens. She was converted at the age of 14 and joined the Baptist Church.
Pallbearers were: Hugh Swaringen, Sam Koonsman, Fred Harison, Leo Speer, Cecil Meadors, Jack Gipson, Fred Arrington and O.C. Arthur. Honary pallbearers were Bud Morrison, L.G. Crabtree, Claud Gentry, Johnnie Sparks and Will Garner, Ned Hogan, Dr. T.H. Blackwell, C.C. Haile, C.D. Bird, R.S. Harkey and Dr. B.F. Hale.
Survivors are seven sons, Elbert of Dickens, Archie of Odessa, Morris of Clarendon, Tom of Dalhart, John of Spur, Robert of Guthrie and Worth of Lubbock; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Dickens Cemetery under direction of Campbell Funeral Home.
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