James Green

James Green, 87, of Milton, Massachusetts, passed away on February 3,

2024, at his home in Milton. James "Jimmy" was born in Maxeys,

Georgia to the late Shepherd Green and Lilla Lee Nunnanlly. Jimmy

grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts where he graduated from

Springfield Technical High School as a accomplished musician

(saxophone). When he was just 18, he decided he wanted to join the

Army and was stationed at Fort Dix Army Base in New Jersey. He was

an expert rifleman, and carbine marksman earning the National Defense

Service Medal. Jimmy would go on to travel the world serving in the

Vietnam War, with an extended stay in Mannheim, Germany. Jimmy

retired from the United States Army, deeply proud to serve his country.

He married the former Cynthia Barbara Watson in September 1980 after

courting her at Mass General Hospital where they both worked. Jimmy

worked as a computer programmer for MGH for 35 years and during

that time he and Cynthia had a son, Jason.

Jimmy never missed a day of work and was extremely dedicated to his

career. Aside from work he loved spending time with family. He was

proud to support daughter Stacey in her academic and career pursuits.

He provided the discipline and platform for Jason to be able to excel

both academically and athletically with a sense of self and pride. He

loved attending anything his granddaughters Kristina and Jaida

participated in and was very proud of their development.

He was a Prince Hall Mason serving as the Most Worshipful Master for

Celsetial Lodge #2 from 1980-1981. He loved to bowl, and always left

with the championship trophy during tournaments. He enjoyed watching

track and field, and his favorite sports organizations were the NY Giants,

Patriots, Red Sox, and the Celtics. He believed in the family that stays

together prays together, and if they stay together they will love one

another as God has loved each one of them. He made responsible

decisions for his family and that in itself was the best blessing he could

give us.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Cynthia, his

stepdaughter Stacey, son in law Raymond; his son Jason; his

grandchildren Jaida and Kristina; his brother Shepherd Green II;

his uncle Anthony; his aunt Dorothy Copeland; And a host of

family and friends spread afar. The Green family would like to

thank their friends and loved ones for the generosity and kindness

shown to them.