Obituary of DeWitt A. Green Jr.

DeWitt (Dee) Allen Green, Jr., age 82, loving husband and father of two children, passed away on April 4, 2020. He was born September 1, 1937 to DeWitt Allen Green and Elizabeth (Wright) Pierce Green in Richmond Va. He received his Bachelor’s degree in English and History from Davidson College in 1960. After graduation, he served in the Army, assigned to the National Security Agency at Ft. Meade, Md. There he met and married his wife of 56 years, Anita (Jacobson) Green, and began his 35 year career in Information Technology. He worked for several engineering companies until his retirement from Dow Chemical in Houston, in 1999. Dee and Anita raised two daughters, Allison and Kristin. He was a wonderful husband and true friend. He adored his daughters and his family. Dee had a passion for sports. He played on his high school and college baseball teams, and loved tennis and golf. He made long-lasting friendships and treasured the company of his sports companions. Those who knew him well enjoyed his wry sense of humor. He was a man of quiet strength. Dee had an undying love of the Yankees from a very early age and almost as much passion for the Tarheels. He was a voracious reader, and until the last weeks of his life there was always a book nearby. He had an unwavering faith in the basic goodness of humanity. He was a member of St. John Presbyterian Church, where he enjoyed social events, dear friends, and the church bridge group. Dee was preceded in death by his father DeWitt, and his mother, Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife, Anita, his two children, Allison and Kristin; his brother Robert and wife Judy; brother Brent and wife Sookja; sister Beth (Vince) DeMarco. One niece Suzanne (Clarke) Lemons; and two nephews, Christopher and John. Due to the current health crisis, a memorial will be held at a later date. Brings Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.