Khambrel R. Green's Obituary
Khambrel R. Green, 54, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, February 09, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1972, in San Jose, California to Johnny Green and Yolanda Lyle-Green. He moved to Chattanooga with his family. In 1992, he returned to California and graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. He was an elementary school teacher for a while. He then devoted his time to his true passion, creating art.
In January of 2005, he was involved in a life-changing tragic accident that brought him back to Chattanooga. Khambrel had an amazing attitude and fought hard to rehabilitate himself. He was very independent. He redevoted himself to God. He spent his Sabbath with no phones, tv, or other distractions and studied his bible. His strength, courage, and independence motivated so many around him.
Our beloved Khambrel was an extremely strong, witty and intelligent man. He was caring and a leader within his family. We want all to remember Khambrel for his generous and consistent contributions to multiple charities, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, and the Salvation Army, amongst others. The family requests that donations in his honor be made to your favorite charity of choice.
Khambrel was a true student and master of art. He’s been a professional artist for 30 years. He has sold countless of his work, as well as given his work away as donations. He was loved and respected by so many. He will forever be missed.
Khambrel was preceded in death by his father, John “Johnny” Green; grandparents, James Fontaine Lyle, Bessie Mariah Lyle, Charles Payne, Sr., and Eula Mae Payne; uncles, Emil Lyle and Charles Payne, Jr.; aunt, Cherri McIntyre; and beloved cousin, Alicia Lynn Fowler.
Those left to cherish his memories include his mother, Yolanda Lyle-Green; brothers, Shango E. Green of San Jose, CA, Orisha Green and Aguya Green, both of Chattanooga, and Rodney Green and Johnny Green, Jr., both of Sacramento, CA; sisters, Yemeya T. Green of Chattanooga, and Tanya Green of Sacramento; uncle, Keith Lyle of Pacific Grove, GA; aunts, Dianne Lyle and Denise, both of Pacific Grove, and Janet Lyle of Modesto, CA; nieces and nephews, Xavier J. Baugh, Veronica Green, Tristan Green, Vanessa Green, Kevin Green, Anthoni Green, Ariyah Green, and Aniyah Green; cousins, Sean Lyle, Reginald Lyle, Sr., and Kevin Lyle; special friend and fellow artist, Luminessa Stinchcomb; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Khambrel will lie-in-state on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ronald Cook, Sr. as Eulogist.
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