Nicholas Green

NICHOLAS HENRY GREEN was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 2, 1935 to the late Albert Green and Emma Dix Green. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Carl Dix Sr. and Francis Green; and two sisters, Edna Dix Robinson and Alice Dix Powell. Nicholas was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1952. Following his graduation, "Nick" as he affectionately known to his friends, joined the United States Air Force and deployed to Korea. During his military service he received various decorations before being honorably discharged in 1956. Furthering his military service, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserves in Denver, Colorado as a basic airman. He completed this obligation in 1960. Upon returning to civilian life, he was employed at the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, attaining the position of Chief of Administrative Services. It was here that he met Deborah Annetta Ward. A whirlwind courtship ensued and the couple united in Holy Matrimony on February 20, 1982. Nick retired from the Housing Authority in 1996. Nick was unquestionable, a supportive and devoted husband. He was the much loved family patriarch who demonstrated his love for family with many deeds of care and love. As a Civil Servant, Nick received several citations and awards for distinguished service to the City of Baltimore. In the spirit of giving and sharing. Nick became a member of the Prince Hall Masons, the Shriners and the Elks Lodge. He gave financial support to such organizations as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Columbia, Maryland Alumni Chapter, the United Negro College Fund and the Maryland Center for Veterans. Nick was a history "buff". He could spend hours speaking on African history or ancient biblical history. He did not hesitate to share his philosophy of life and politics with anyone who engaged him. Some of the greatest pleasures of life with Nick were aboard his boat, a 36-foot Chris Craft Cruiser named "Blue Bird," Boating was an important past-time for him. Spring and Summer would find Nick and Debbie and many of their friends, docking at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, entertaining guests at the Baltimore Yacht Basin, or cruising down the Chesapeake Bay. He was a long time member of the Dolphin Cruising Club. Nick was known as "Poppie" to his daughter Troi, grandson Ryan and his twin great-greatchildren, Jaden and Jada. He stressed the importance of education, service to others, and giving. These principles have made an indelible impression on all family members. Nick's love of family and his zest for life will be cherished and remembered by: his devoted wife, Debbie Green; daughter, Troi Ward; grandson, Ryan Faulkner; twin great-grandchildren Jaden and Jada; a devoted niece, Carla Bragg; two sister-in-law, Barbara Brown and Fredericka Powell; two brother-in-law, Leslie and Meredith Powell; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Nicholas Green

September 2, 1935 - August 28, 2016