Obituary of David Green

David O. Green, age 72, a lifelong resident of Cookstown, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at home. He was born in Camden on September 5, 1945 to the late Daniel and Lillian Green. David worked as a truck driver for many years and very much enjoyed being out on the road. After that, he went to work as a custodian for the Burlington County Special Services School District, where he later retired. David was an active member of the New Hanover Senior Citizens Group and was a past member of the Cookstown Volunteer Fire Co. He enjoyed watching Nascar, woodworking and building furniture. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

David is predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Lillian Green (nee Jones); his son David “DJ” Green; and by his in-laws Martha and Henry Webb.

He leaves behind his adored wife of 50 years, Bernice Green (nee Atz) of Cookstown; two daughters, Kathy Sadler and husband Scott of MN and Joanne Hurley and husband James of NH; his sister Betty Jankiewicz and husband Rich of UT; along with four grandchildren, Jessica Sadler, Dylan Sadler, James Hurley, Jr. and Cheyenne Hurley.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 10AM to 12PM at the Tilghman Funeral Home, located at 52 Main St., New Egypt NJ 08533. A funeral service will begin at 12 with burial to follow at the Jacobstown Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s honor to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton NJ 08053.