John Henry Green, Sr., 79, formerly of Kenhorst, PA., passed away at his home in Las Vegas, NV., on Sunday January 31, 2021. Born in Elgin, S.C. on January 30, 1942, John was the son of the late Mrs. Mary (Green) Gaultt (Benjamin) and late Johnny Pearson. Through his mother's teachings and example, John accepted Christ at an early age. John was educated in the South Carolina Public School System. In his early years, John became part of an extended family through his friendship with Nathan Smith, Jr. Nathan, Sr. and Minnie Smith looked at John as another son. Though John had no biological siblings, he gained 12 siblings through his close knit relationship with the Smith Family.
In his late teenage years, John, along with his uncles and cousins, whom he held so dear, relocated from Elgin, S.C., to Reading, PA. From an early age, John exhibited a strong work ethicand entrepreneurial spirit. This display of hard work was a direct influence of his beloved grandparents., Abram and Mattie Green. This work and drive developed and allowed John to establish the John H. Green Sanitation Company in Reading, PA. John successfully ran his company for over 50 years. Upon his retirement, he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada.
More than just a company owner and employer, John used his business as an avenue to hire, influence, and mentor countless males within the city of Reading. Regardless of race, creed, religion, or class; John H. Green Sanitation provided numerous young men with a sense of employment security, financial security, and pride. John was truly one of Reading's "Unsung Heroes."
A true momma's boy, John would not miss the opportunity to spend time with his mother, enjoy her delicious cooking, accompanying her on occasion to church, or assisting in her caretaking up to her death in 2012.
As an avid poker player, and sports enthusiast, John would spend hours watching and critiquing teams across all sports arenas, especially tennis. In addition to his sports binging, John was also a "self-proclaimed" connoisseur of sweets and baked goods, especially his much-loved TastyKake.
John was a man of few words, but had a smile that would give light to the darkest of rooms.
Left to cherish his warm smile and memory are his children: Eric Veal (Cindy) Las Vegas, NV., John Green, Jr. of Reading, PA; Jonelle F. Green of Atlanta, GA., Sophia C. Green; LaMari S. Rodriguez-Santiago (Albert); Whitaker Green; Cheyenne Green; Kenyan Green; Jon'Tiste Green all of Reading, PA., 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, his uncles; John Green (Bertha) of Willow Grove, PA., and Henry Green (Willie Mae) of Elgin, S.C., as well as a host of other family and friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be celebrated Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Theo. C. Auman, Inc. Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA. A public viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00AM with the service immediately following. Rev. Frank McCracken will be the officiant. CDC guidelines will be enforced and masks are required for entry. Interment will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Rd., Fleetwood PA 19522. Online memories and sharing may be made at www.theocauman.com
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