Jimmy Paul Green Sr.
Sunrise November 23, 1947 to Sunset September 14, 2021
Jimmy Paul Green Sr was born on November 23rd 1947 to Winfred Muriel Green Sr. and Pauline Jackson, in Telephone Texas. His family relocated from Texas to Stockton California when Jimmy was a child. He attended Washington elementary in Boggs Tract, Marshall Middle School and Edison High School, he is a proud Edison Alumni and Soul Vike, class of 1966!
After graduating from high school Jimmy joined the Army during Vietnam. He served as a Military Police Officer Specialist 4, with the 287th Military Policy Company the "Berlin Brigade". Upon return he attended San Joaquin Delta College and the University of the Pacific, where he studied Mass Communications, and began broadcasting as the local DJ at KUOP, and became known as the “Freaky Deacon”, with his signature sign off “act right, park right and party all night”. He loved music throughout his life, and his time as a DJ was amongst the many highlights. After graduating from UOP he began his career at the Department of Mental Health in Sacramento, where he retired with over 20 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents Winfred M. Green Sr and Pauline Jackson, and his beloved Uncle and his mothers twin brother Paul Joe Jackson. His brother Winfred M. Green Jr, and sisters Charlene Green and Sandra Kay King.
His legacy is intricately intertwined within his children, who were the great joy of his life. He leaves his beautiful legacy to be carried on by his daughters, Veora Green Fortin (Trino), Jameeka Green Aaron (Amilcar) and his son Jimmy Paul Green Jr. Grandchildren Trino Jr, Israel Paul, Geneveive Zelida & Ava Charlene Fortin. Siblings Samuel D. Jackson and Paula Jackson. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Memorial services will be held at
Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi California on October 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
Vaccinations required to attend Memorial and Repast