Robert Alexis Green Jr. or Buzzy to all who knew and loved him, journeyed to heaven Wednesday, June 15, 2011, surrounded by his family at his favorite place, Kingsley Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents, Congressman Lex and Lucile Green. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Saundra; his siblings Lu Green Sanders, Dr. William Harris Green and Michael Andreu Green; and by his three children: Katherine Marie Green (Kelly) of Atlanta, Ga., Melanie Green Hancock (John) of Orange Park, Robert Alexis Green III (Bonnie) of Starke. His spirit lives on in his seven grandchildren John OShields Hancock III, Emily Marie Hancock, Caroline Green Hancock, Katherine Britt Hancock, Georgia Ellyn Green, Robert Alexis Green IV and Graham Henry Green.Buzzy was born on June 14, 1938 in Gainesville, Florida. He attended Bradford High School where he met the love of his life, Saundra. He went on to earn his AA, BA and JD from the University of Florida where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1963, at 25 years old, he became the youngest public defender in the state. At 33, he became the youngest circuit judge in Florida history at the time. Buzzy served as a trial judge for 13 years and then as a mediator and arbitrator presiding over many national cases for the American Arbitration Association. Like his father, he carried on a tradition of public service. He was a Deacon of the First Baptist Church, a former member of the Starke Rotary Club, and in later years a member of the Starke United Methodist Church. In 2010, he and his wife joined the Penney Farms Retirement Community. Although he received many professional awards and commendations, Buzzy rarely mentioned these accomplishments but instead directed his energies to the care of his family and friends.A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Penney Memorial Chapel in Penney Farms at 2pm. The family will hold a private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bradford County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 66, Starke, Florida, 32091 or Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida, 32606, www.havenhospice.org. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide