Melvin "Leon" Green, 87, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.

     Leon was born in Stone County, Arkansas, on June 9, 1938, to Lewis and Vera Green.

     He married Elizabeth "Liz" Begosian on January 6, 1960.

     Leon was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 150 for 42 years. He worked for Settle Construction.

    He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Delsa, Lillian, and Janet. He is survived by his wife Liz, sons Leon   (Jeni), Scott (Nancy), five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his sister Zelda Mahaney.

     A private service will be held at a later date.

    Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

    Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at mvcremation.com.