Walter Scott Green, 88, of Etowah, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his home.

A life-long resident of Etowah, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ruth Green; sisters, Frances Wear, Polly Stanberry, Ruth Isbill, June McClary; infant sister Betty Jean Green; brother, Joe (Wheeler) Green; and grandson, Steven Jared Green.

A graduate of Etowah High School and Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, he owned and operated Scott's Electrical Shop in Etowah. He was called into active military service with Company A, 278th during the Korean War, and upon his discharge, returned to Scott's Electrical Shop, which his fiancée and future wife, Mary Ruth Jenkins, had managed in his absence. He later accepted a job as an electrician at Bowater, and after some time, sold his business and enjoyed a 35-year Bowater career that included many life-long friendships. In addition to his work as an electrician, he also raised beef cattle and was awarded McMinn County Farmer of the Year in 2001. He enjoyed working, serving others, singing gospel music, eating homemade ice cream, doing anything that involved his children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, and he loved telling a good story.

He served his church, Calvary Baptist, as a member, Sunday school teacher, deacon, choir member, and doer of whatever needed doing for over seventy years.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Randy Brock, Carol Green and Bob Watts; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Peggy Green, all of Etowah, and David and Katie Green of Hudson Oaks, Texas; grandchildren, Alan Brock, Kathryn Stamey, Douglas Watts, Nathan Watts, Scottie Green, Misty Prock, Heather Massingill, Jason Murphy, Garrett Green, and Landon Green; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah with the Rev. Jack Bryan officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11 a.m. committal service. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Etowah Community Food Pantry, c/o Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 306, Etowah, TN 37331; Gideons International, P.O. Box 4, Athens, TN 37371-0004; or Miracle Lake, P.O. Box 327, Etowah, TN 37331