George J. Green

George James Green, the fifth son, one of eleven, of the late George B. Green and Carrie V. Green, was born on June 8, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland. After a lengthy illness, he departed this life. George began his formal education in the Baltimore County schools. As a family requirement his childhood religious education was fulfilled at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Essex, Maryland. He then went on to further his education at the Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore City at which time he pursued Interior Decorating and Aircraft Blueprinting skills. After leaving school, he served in the United States Navy in 1943 to 1946, during World War II from which he was honorably discharged. Many years after the war George talked about his experiences, and everyone knew he was a World War II Veteran. Following his discharge from the Navy he met and married Jean G. Patterson of Sparrows Point, Maryland, in 1949. From this union twins were born: sons, George P. Green and Robert E. Green; and one daughter, Carolyn B. Brooks. Now married with responsibilities, George put some of his skills to work. One of the first things to do was to provide a roof over their heads. So George started building his own home, having carpenter and paper hangings skills to help complete the project. Needing additional finances George gained employment with the Bethlehem Steel Company of Sparrows Point, Maryland in 1951, later achieving the position of Crane Operator until his retirement. George was a diligent worker missing only four days in his thirty-seven years of employment with the company. On occasion the mill would have some slow periods which led George to do some paper hanging skills with his father and brothers, and also he drove tractor trailers with his brother-in-law, Robert E. Patterson, Jr. for about three to four years. After retirement George settled down to spend time with his family. On occasion he would tell Jean, whom he calledhis "Sweetie," let's just pack up and take a small trip and she would agree. George wasn't one for air travel so they just got in the car and rode. Places they traveled to included: New Rochelle, New York, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Appomattox and Danville, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and numerous areas of Pennsylvania. When they weren't on the road, George would just do things around the house, always keeping himself busy repairing things. His favorite hobby was working on cars and trucks; doing small engine repairs. He loved to hear a motor running, this kept him content. His few other hobbies included fishing, hunting, and bike riding. After George and Jean hit the halfway mark of their marriage they decided to renew their wedding vows in 1974, celebrating their silver anniversary - together for 25 years. One thing about George, he was always within reach. Being a leader to his children and grandchildren teaching them most of the basics in life on a positive level; Timothy, Gerald, Darryl, and Sidney, especially to Gerald whom he helped to raise throughout his childhood. George was a great husband, father, and grandfather and will surely be missed by all. George leaves to mourn: his loving wife of 55 years, Jean G. Green; sons, George P. Green (Aurora) and Robert E. Green; daughter, Carolyn Green Brooks (Mike); grandchildren, Timothy Eichhorn (Corey), Gerald Imes, Jr. (Dennice), Darryl J. Green, Megan Brooks, Dax Brooks (Nashea) and Sidney D. Brooks; great grandchildren, Trenton Eichhorn, Devin J. Imes and Dana Brooks; three sisters, Delores Poole, Gloria Robertson and Patricia Couplin; two brothers, Norman Green and Joseph Green; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Two sisters, Evelyn Patterson and Dorothy A. Bunn; and three brothers, Herbert F. Green, Kennedy Green and Adrian Green, predeceased him.

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George J. Green

June 8, 1925 - February 7, 2005