Shonta Renard Green Jr., a 22-year-old African American male, passed away on February 4, 2019, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born on April 6, 1996, in Sikeston, Missouri, he spent his early years in the area before moving to Blytheville, Arkansas, in 2007. He attended Blytheville High School, graduating with the class of 2014. Following his graduation, he began his professional life at Kinder Morgan, Inc., where he was employed as an Operator 1.
Known for his generous and uplifting spirit, he was described by those who knew him as a person who never met a stranger. He possessed a deep passion for cutting hair and found joy in music and dancing. His personal life was characterized by a strong bond with his family and friends, whom he spoke of often and with great affection.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers and a cousin, while leaving behind a large extended family including his parents, siblings, step-siblings, and grandparents.
Services were held in his memory at the Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston, Missouri, with family members and clergy officiating. Regarding the circumstances of his passing, available public records and reports from the time do not detail a criminal investigation, suspects, or arrests connected to his death. Consequently, no information regarding charges or convictions is available in the accessible sources.
