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Obituary of Jarvis Reginald Green Jarvis Reginald Green was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on February 20, 1953. He was one of nine siblings and the youngest son born to Johnnie Lee and Jerry Green, Sr. Jarvis transitioned to his eternal reward on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Jarvis attended St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated from Tuskegee Institute High School in 1971. He attended Alabama A & M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. While there, Jarvis was initiated into his beloved Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Nu Epsilon Chapter in 1974, joining his fraternity brothers in a lifelong commitment to excellence. In 1971, he helped to establish The Circuit Social Club, a community service organization at Alabama A&M. He was a faithful member of both organizations throughout his life. In 1994, Jarvis married his love and life partner, Desiree Ephrom. They established a home and family in Decatur, GA, that included a daughter, Kawanna, and two sons, Ryan and Johnathan. Over the years, their lives were enriched by family gatherings, fraternity and sorority events, Jack and Jill, and church activities. Ten years ago, they were blessed with a beautiful granddaughter, Channing. After graduating from college, Jarvis worked at several accounting firms before deciding to become an entrepreneur. He joined AGE Steel in 1986, a company that specialized in steel fabrication. This inspired him and equipped him to branch out on his own and to establish Ryjohn Steel, LLC. in 2001, to provide project management and produce commercial and residential steel fabrication for construction projects. Jarvis trained his children to work in the business, eventually hiring Ryan as Chief Operating Officer, Johnathan as Project Superintendent, and Kawanna as Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, Ryjohn has provided steel infrastructure for several major construction projects in Atlanta and the southeast including: the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, South Dekalb Medical at Hillandale, The Omni, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, The Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, several buildings at the Atlanta University Center, the Kellogg Center at Tuskegee University, BMW plant in Greer, SC, Parker High School in Birmingham, AL, and others. Jarvis was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church for over 30 years, where he served the church community as a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Council #313. He was also a proud member of the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and served in many capacities throughout the years. Jarvis was especially honored to serve as a consultant for Omega Psi Phi’s National Friendship Foundation. He was a charter member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and served as its first treasurer. He previously served as Chairman of the Father’s Auxiliary of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Southeastern Region. He was a member of the board of the East Metro Community Improvement District. Jarvis enjoyed playing golf, listening to jazz music, and, in his younger years, playing the trumpet. He loved spending time with his children, whom he adored and showered with love. He also cherished his family, friends, and fraternity brothers. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand or offer sage advice. He was a true entrepreneur who constantly thought about new ventures and business ideas and loved discussing them with friends and colleagues. Jarvis was a loving husband, father, and friend. He will be remembered for his loyalty and commitment to others. Although Parkinson’s Disease was a challenging diagnosis, he continued to pursue his interests and fulfill his commitments as a leader and mentor. Jarvis was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Lee Green Lewis; father, Jerry Green, Sr.; stepfather, Melvin Lewis, Sr.; and siblings, Jerry Green, Jr., Ronald Green, Sr., Jeffery Green, and Ronald Lewis; in-laws, Hardrick and Barbara Ephrom Gay, and Vyrle Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Desiree Ephrom Green; daughter, Kawanna Shaffiers (Cedric) sons, Ryan and Johnathan Green; granddaughter, Channing Shaffiers; siblings, Janice Renae Crump (Maurice, Sr.), Barry Green, Sr. (Barbara), Joyce Blake (James), Dr. Jeanette Holloway (Dr. Stephen Towns), Johnny Green, Julius Green, Dr. Jewel Smith (Ronald), Jonathan Green (Jillian), Dr. James Green (Dr. Michelle), Dr. Jeremiah Green (Giliane), Joseph Green (Shaun), Jacquelyn Bryant (Travis), Joshua Green, Melvin Lewis, Jr., Marion Arnell Lewis (Paulette), Arnold Lewis, Dr. Claretta Kerns (Odell), Benita Epps (Reverend Carl), Julia Mason, Bridgitte Mills (Lemuel), and Altheria Wyatt; sisters-in-law, Linda Green, Shenneta Green, and Celeste Davis; stepmother, Annie Lois Green; stepmother-in-law, Mozell Davis; a host of dear nieces, nephews, and cousins, in-laws from Florida, fraternity brothers, church family, a host of relatives in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

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Jarvis Reginald Green

February 20, 1953 - July 2, 2025