Darren Dwayne Green

Darren Dwayne Green, Sr. was born on January 23, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born a twin and one of seven children to the late John Green, Jr. and Vernell Green. After a lengthy battle with illness, he departed this life Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Summit Park Health & Rehabilitation Center. Darren, who was usually referred to by his middle name, Dwayne, was also affectionately called “Old Man”. He received his education through the Baltimore City Public School System. He was an employee for the City of Baltimore, a construction worker, and later a photographer alongside his brother Darrell. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!! This title is very fitting for ”Old Man” because he entered this world dramatically. He and his twin brother, Darrell, were fighting from birth trying to enter this world first. As a child, Dwayne was raised on Woodland Avenue in the Park Heights area of Baltimore. He and his family were probably the most popular family on the block. “Old Man’s “ favorite hot spot was the Woodland Apartments, where he enjoyed playing football and hide-n-seek with Tony and Milburn. Dwayne acquired his nickname “Old Man” because he often had teary, runny eyes. As a young man, those teary eyes were replaced with a jovial, panting laugh and a bright, vibrant, beautiful smile that would light up a room. During Dwayne’s early adulthood, he met Loretta and they had two children, Darren (Smook) and Cecelia (Cee-Cee). He loved his children dearly and he was extremely heartbroken over the passing of his son. Later he became a grandfather of five children. “Old Man” was a fun loving person with his children and grandchildren. He loved being with them and playing around as a big jokester. Everyone loved “Old Man” because he was such a great people person. Everyone knew that “Old Man” loved sports and music, especially Kenny G and Kool Mo Dee- “How You Like Me Now”. He really enjoyed roller-skating at Shake & Bake and the Laurel Racetrack. He made the best fried potatoes. “Old Man” and his brother had a photography business and they were seen all over town entertaining customers as they took pictures We’re sure everyone recalls hearing, “Photographs, photographs, get your photographs.” We looked forward to Dwayne assisting his twin brother Darrell, with his annual Easter Kiddie Disco “Old Man” was the photographer, comedian, dancer and big agitator with the kids. He would tease the kids by making it rain with dollar bills to entice them to dance for the contest. “Old Man” was really known for cleaning a house spotless from top to bottom better than anyone and taking pride in it. He was always sharp and clean when he stepped out of the house. He thought that he was the king of fashion… the cover shot for “GQ” magazine (“Green Quality”- his version). One of his other favorite pastimes was playing cards. When “Old Man”, Darrell, Rodney, and Fat- Fat sat at the table to play cads, it was like World War II and a rated “R” Richard Pryor comedy show. As a spectator, it truly would have been worth paying for all of the laughs. Reality television could not touch them. Dwayne Represented Cards Heart of gold Diamond in the rough Club- spots for taking his “Photographs, get your photographs”. Spade-“Shut up Darrell, I know what you are thinking”. Dwayne, “Old Man”, missed his calling. He was deserving of “lights, camera, and action”. During his healthy days, “Old Man” and his casting crew actually produced a real life show every day. It was unscripted, unrehearsed, just simply pure life reality, which was priceless to the family, but would have been worth millions to TV land. It was just like a variety show without pay. Vernell and John Green, Jr. were the producers, Darrell was the director/photographer, Rodney was the photographer/videogrpher, Cookie was an actress, Dez, Michelle and Kim were the behind-the-scenes staff and “ Ols Man” was the comedian, dancer, actor, stylist and back-up photographer. Dwayne “Old Man” Green, has succumbed to his illness and the smiles and laughter have slowly faded out of the script. This is his last curtain call on earth and all eyes are on him. Now he is finally front and center and ready to take his stardom to be among the rea starts in Heaven. Darren was preceded in death by his son, Darren Green, Jr., father, John Green Jr. and brother, Kevin Green. Darren “Old Man” Green leaves to cherish the memories of his love, strength, wisdom, humor and devotion, his daughter, Cecelia Green; mother, Vernell Green; six grandchildren, Brandon Roberton, Kimora Torbit, Arrion Torbit and Alasia Torbit; two brothers, Darrell Green (twin) and John Green Jr.; four sisters, Desiree Green, Andrea Green, Michelle Steward and Kimberly Green- Dixon; two brothers-in-law; special godmother, nephew, and uncle, Debbie Burrell, Marcus Dixon and Rodney Williams, Respectively; special neighbor Jackie Carraway; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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Darren Dwayne Green

January 23, 1962 - September 8, 2010