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Elder David Greaves was born February 2, 1946 to the latte Herbert Clark and Sylvia Vaughn in St. Michaels, Barbados, West Indies. Elder Greaves was educated in the St. Michaels Schools. At the tender age of 21, he migrated to the United States residing in Everglades, FL, North Carolina, Philadelphia, PA and Trenton, NJ, where he was a current resident.
Elder Greaves was employed as the supervisor for Switlik Parachute Company and Merrill Lynch Conference Services. He retired from these duties after 38 years of service.
On December 28, 1981, Elder Greaves married Overseer Sadie Greaves and from this union four children were born. Elder Greaves was a mighty man of God and loved the Lord. He was a longtime member of True Light Deliverance Church under the leadership of his father-in-law, the late Bishop Willie P. Paul. It was there that he received and accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior, and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. Elder Greaves was later ordained as a Deacon and then an Elder in the Gospel.
Elder Greaves served as the Assistant Pastor too his wife at Word on the Move Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Adam Davis. He and his wife were called further in the vineyard and would become the founders of Family Praise and Worship Center. Later they merged back to True Light Deliverance Church where he would serve as Assistant Pastor until the Lord called him home.
Elder Greaves was an avail cook and baker. He enjoyed spending time with family, going to church as well as teaching and preaching the Word of God. He served in the community and would feed and clothe those who are less fortune.
On January 11, 2022 at the golden age of 75, Elder David Greaves peacefully departed this life at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. His soul can now be at eternal rest with his Lord and Savior.
In addition to his parents, Elder Greaves was predeceased by his in-laws, Bishop Willie P. Paul and LeAnna Paul; three brothers-in-law, Thomas Paul, Elmo Paul, and Ardaniel Paul; three sisters-in-law, Betty J. Merritt, Willie Mae Hunt, and Cometerie Paul; and a great grandson, Eric L. Flower, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories: his wife of 40 years, Overseer Sadie Greaves; five daughters, Iris Rogers (Wesley Sr.) of Trenton, NJ, Sylvia Delatour (Pierre) of Trenton, NJ, Kimyetta Greaves (Robert II) of Trenton, NJ, Annie Barden (Michael Sr.) of Ewing, NJ, and Syretta Greaves of Willingboro, NJ; one bonus daughter, Latoya Taylor (Quincy) of Trenton, NJ; 19 grandchildren: Faheen White, Wesley Rogers, Jr., Brasiah Smith, Destiny Rogers, Eric L. Flower, Sr., Anthony Rogers, Ja’Shiere Flower, Sadie Fuller, Sha-koi Delatour, Michaela Barden, Robert Pressley III, Michael Barden, Jr., Gabriel Barden, David Barden, Marques Bussey, Aaliyah Bussey, Malachi Bussey, Mason Bussey, and Aunora Bussey; four great grandchildren: Aviana Williams, Marques Bussey, Jr., Leila Bussey, and Marnee Bussey; four sisters: Colleen Gittens
(Herbert), Graceland Clark, Jessica Clark, and Heather Clark all of St. Michaels, Barbados; one brother, Basil Clark (Leola) of St. Michaels, Barbados; four brothers-in-law, Earnest Paul (Christine) of Trenton, NJ, JC Paul of Detroit, MI, Larry Paul (Lucy) of Hamilton, NJ, and Ricky Paul (Lydia) of Hamilton, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Tribute of Love
A Message for My Loving Husband
Like Helen Keller once said “what we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us”.
Love Always Your Wife
We Love You Pop-Pop
You went by many names David, Dad, Granddad, Pop Pop, and GG Pop Pop, no matter what name you were given the love remained the same. Your grandchildren and great grandchildren thank you for filling our lives with so much love that it was running over. With all the love, happiness and joy that you gave us, that would be enough for a few life times. We are honored to have known and loved a man of your caliber. A respected God-fearing man that loved his entire family and for that we will forever be grateful. We love you Pop Pop.
Love Forever Your Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
The Greatest Dad
Dads are someone to look up to, someone to admire, someone to be proud of and someone to brag about. We are so incredibly grateful and happy that we can say we had that and so much, much more. Nobody could be perfect but our dad David was as close to being the perfect person and Dad anyone could have. Our Dad love was unconditional and whatever he said, he did. For that we will always cherish his love and memories and forever be grateful.
With Love Your Children
The family of the late Elder David Greaves wish to express their sincere love and appreciation for the many acts of kindness expressed during this time of bereavement. May God Bless you and keep you.
The Greaves Family
Faheen White | Wesley Rogers, Jr. | Eric L. Flower, Sr.
Anthony Rogers | Ja’Shiere Flower | Sha-Koi Delatour
Destiny Rogers | Sadie Fuller | Brasiah Smith | Michaela Barden
Funeral service will be 11am Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at True Light Deliverance Church,406 Parkinson Ave., Trenton, NJ 08610. Calling hours will be 9am until the time of service. Interment will be at Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, NJ. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home.
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