Joseph E. 'Joe' Green, 84
HARRINGTON, DE - Joseph E. "Joe" Green passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Felton, DE the son of the late Myrtle Rebecca Green Killen.
He served in the Delaware Army National Guard. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years working for James Julian, Melvin Joseph and Daisy Construction companies before retiring in 1998. Joe loved working in the community. He began his career in the volunteer fire service, joining Felton Fire Company in 1962 and serving that community until 1968. He joined the Harrington Fire Company in 1967, serving for over 50 years up until his death. During his time, Joe served as Ambulance Captain from 1967 - 1969 then as Chief from 1976 - 1981. He enjoyed attending the Delaware State Firemen's Convention held every year. He also enjoyed fishing and bird hunting with his two bird dogs J.J. and Sparky. Joe loved spending time with his grandchildren and spent most summers down at the beach at his trailer.
In addition to his mother; he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Taylor Green in 2017; those who raised him, his grandparents, Harold and Maude (VanSant) Green and an aunt and uncle, Stella and Clayton Tucker; as well as three sisters, Pat Martin, Doris Hutson and Jeanie Hutson; a brother, Edwin Killen, Sr.; and a cousin, Billy Green, Sr.
He is survived by a son, Jimmy Green; a daughter, Linda Johnson and her husband Johnny; four grandchildren, Amber, Amy, Amanda, and Taylor; three great grandchildren, Kylie, Aiden and Aubrey; a sister, Emily Killen; a brother, Bucky Killen; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Harrington Fire Company Memorial Hall, 20 Clark Street, Harrington where a second viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 followed by services at 12 noon. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Harrington Fire Company, 20 Clark Street, Harrington, DE 19952.
Arr. by McKnatt, Carpenter & Baker Funeral Home, Harrington.
Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.