"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" John 14:3 KJV

Dr. Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr. a resident of Fredericksburg Virginia, but a native of New Orleans, Louisiana entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1948 to the union of the late Herbert Lawrence Green, Sr. & Queen Victoria Christmas Green. He was the eldest of three siblings.

Herbert accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. He attended Peck United Methodist church and Brooks United Method church in his early years where he sang in the choir, and he actively participated in local and regional youth and young adult activities. He was a current member of St. George's Episcopal Church of Fredericksburg, Virginia where he also sang in the choir.

He attended Medard H. Nelson Elementary school, Rivers Frederick Junior High School, and graduated from Joseph S. Clark Senior High school where he ran track and graduated in 1966. He continued his education at Southern University in Baton Rouge where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and received a Bachelors in Business Administration. He was one of the first Black students to receive a Master's of Public Administration Degree from the University of New Orleans and he received his Doctorate of Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He was married to Line Chantale Gauthier-Green. He was the loving father of Rev. Kenya Celeste Williams, Jeremy Lawrence Green, & Gabriel Lawrence Gauthier-Green; He was blessed with three grandchildren, Regie' Victoria Williams, Rege'll Celeste Williams, Liyah Victoria Green and two great-grandchildren; Kimora Janae' Mhango & Danae' Victoria Freeman.

"Doc" as he was fondly called, reflected his intellect and love of learning. He also had a love for music. He loved to sing and participated in talent shows and was part of singing groups growing up. He enjoyed outdoors activities such as biking and tennis which were two of his favorites. His amazing backhand style on the tennis court was likened to that of tennis legend John McEnroe earning him the nick name "The Black Mac." He was also a published author of two amazing books available on Amazon, "The Word and the World," Making Sense of Social Science in an Age of Conflict, Opposition, and Grace, and "The World and the Word: Exploring "The Lost Cause." He will be remembered for his love of learning, singing talent and love of family.

He leaves to cherish memories his three children, Kenya, Jeremy, and Gabariel; wife, Line; five grandchildren, Regie', Rege'll, Liyah, Kimora and Danae'; three sisters, his beloved, "Cubby" Dr. Lisa Celeste Green-Derry (Horace), Pearlette Carter (Alfred) and Paulette Dumas; his "First Children", Frank Sears, Jr., Shana Lynn Sears, and Mark Anthony Sears; step-daughter, Tierra Buggs; and a host of caring nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, and others who loved and respected him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lawrence Green, Sr. and Queen Victoria Christmas-Green; grandparents, Edward Prince Green and Pearl Jenkins-Green, Joseph Christmas and Phoebe Broadus-Winkfield; and his brother, Jason Carlyle Green, along with other family members.

Relatives and Friends, Pastors, officers and members of St. George's Episcopal Church of Fredericksburg, Virginia, are invited to attend the memorial services honoring the life of Dr. Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr. at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM.