John Dennis Greene, Jr.'s Obituary
John Dennis Greene Jr., affectionately known as “Big John”, of Millville, DE, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE, at the age of 76. He was born on Monday, March 16, 1942 in Hampton, TN, son of the late John Dennis Greene, Sr. and Mabel Elizabeth (Maples) Greene.
Mr. Greene honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked as a butcher for Shoppers Food Warehouse in Adelphi, MD, retiring after 28 years. After retirement, Mr. Greene moved to the Delaware Beaches where he worked at G & E Hocker’s Supermarket in Millville, DE for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing every minute he could, especially at Lake Melvin. Mr. Greene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Greene is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judith Jarvis Greene; his two sons: John Dennis Greene III and his wife Lisa of Edgewater, MD and James Russell Greene and his wife Kerri of Owings, MD; his four grandchildren: Madison, Alex, Jack and Gabrielle; his sister, JoAnn Wainman and her husband Gary of Athol, ID; and his beloved lab, Callie.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Greene’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO BOX 1893, Memphis, TN 38101.
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