Spurgeon Eugene Green, age 79 of Forest City died Monday, November 3, 2025, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Gene was born on October 16, 1946, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Spurgeon and Inez Reid Green.  He was a retired truck driver and a member of Crestview Baptist Church.  Gene also enjoyed fishing and he loved his family.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Green, his sister, Carolyn Dysart and his brothers, Doug Green and Johnny Green.

Survivors include his brother, Howard Greene and wife Pat of Cliffside, his sister, Linda G. Hiott of Forest City, his sister-in-law, Cathy Green of Forest City as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will have a graveside service at 2 o'clock on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Morrow Family Cemetery on Old Caroleen Road, Forest City. 

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of cremation arrangements and a online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com