FAYETTEVILLE — Albert “Al” Green,

91, of Fayetteville peacefully answered his Heavenly Father’s call to come home, completing his earthly journey at his home on August 31, 2023. He was born on April 20, 1932 in Little Rock, Ark., to Margaret Lucy Wilkiewicz. He was adopted by his loving earthly father, Elmer Green, on November 27, 1940.

Albert graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1950. He attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a degree in Architecture in 1957. Albert married Patricia “Pat” May Turner, the sister of a childhood best friend, on February 23, 1958. They had a wonderful-adventure together that lasted over 62 years before Pat went home to be with the Lord.

Albert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather setting an example of prioritizing faith, family, and service to others. Albert and Pat were both committed Christ followers and chose to worship and raise their family fully involved at University Baptist Church.

After Albert completed his degree, he worked for the firm now known as Cromwell Architects Engineering in Little Rock and later returned to Fayetteville spending almost a decade working for E. Fay Jones. In 1972 Albert struck out on his own as a sole practitioner Architect for the next several decades creating beautiful residential houses, house additions, and small commercial buildings in the Northwest Arkansas region. Albert was gifted in interpreting the needs and wants of others into architectural designs that were built and can still be found nestled in the hills of Northwest Arkansas today. After Albert officially retired, he continued-working on small projects, fishing, enjoying Razorback sports, spending time with friends and family, and helping others.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years, Patricia May Green; three brother and sister-in-laws, Wayne and Betty Matthews, William “Bill” and Deloris Turner, Tommy and Jeanne Turner; and one nephew, Terry Turner.

He is survived by his three children, Kelle Wilkins, Karan Tomlinson, and Walter (Alli) Green all of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Brooke (Anthony) Breathitt, Michelle Wilkins, Devin Tomlinson, Turner (Lauren) Tomlinson, Bethany Green, Remington Green, and Grace Green, all of Fayetteville; eight great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; two nephews, Bill (Pat) Matthews of Alexandria, Louisiana and Patrick Turner of Houston, Texas; and one niece, Patricia Matthews of Little Rock, Ark.

A memorial service to celebrate Albert’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 30 at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark. with Pastor Brad Wheeler officiating and Dr. H.D. McCarty assisting. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Albert donated his body to UAMS for medical research so a private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Mount Comfort Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Circle of Life Hospice, Pinnacle In-Home Care, Grand Village, and Diane Collins for the care and comfort of Albert over the last several weeks. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com