Chester Lewis Green, retired bus, truck driver

Mr. Chester Lewis Green, 82, known to many as “Greenie,” passed away at home surrounded by his family Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.  

Mr. Green was born Dec. 30, 1936, in New Castle to the late Chester N. and Ella Lewis Green. In addition to his parent,s he is also preceded in death by a stepson, Barry Spencer in 1992; and a sister, Christine Mumford.

Greenie was employed by Townsends as a truck driver for 28 years. Following retirement from Townsends he then became a bus contractor for 28 years, and for the last 13 years he owned and operated  Lower Sussex Transportation and contracted with  the Indian River School District.   He was a member of Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, but recently attended Life Church in Georgetown. Some of his favorite things to do were collecting antiques and spending time with family and friends at Trails End in Virginia.  There you would find him enjoying cookouts, bonfires, classic country music and cruising around on his golf cart.   

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Joanne M. Green of Millsboro; a daughter, Kimberly Green and her wife Rene Peterson of Millsboro; five stepchildren, Denise Marker, Dennis Spencer, Dawn Larrimore, Mike Spencer and James Spencer.  He also leaves behind a brother, Jerry Green and his wife Thelma of Millsboro; as well as 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  We cannot leave out his beloved canine friend Nick, whom he adored.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. for viewing and visitation.  Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Life Church, 24545 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE  19947.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.