David Forrest Greene

SHELBY: David Forrest Greene, affectionately known as David, graced this Earth for 47 vibrant years, David proved that life isn’t just to be lived but savored with every possible spice. He was born in Conway, SC on March 7, 1978 and entered into eternal rest in Wilmington, NC on April 16, 2025.

As the Head Chef at NOMA Restaurant in Wilmington, David was more than just a culinary maestro. He was affectionately dubbed "Our Singing Chef" by his coworkers, serenading sauté pans and channeling his inner Jimi Hendrix like only a true chef-rockstar could. Armed with a spatula in one hand and a guitar pick in the other, David turned ordinary kitchens into concert halls, and every meal was a sweet, savory symphony.

Though he traded his chef's whites for paintbrushes or golf clubs during downtime, David’s passion for creating never wavered. Whether pedaling through local trails on his bike or painting masterpieces that even titans of art would envy, he painted his own life’s canvas with bold strokes and bright colors.

Surrounded by loved ones, his spirit is survived by his devoted parents, David and Sonja Greene, wife, Jem Greene, and an orchestra of many, many friends and coworkers who miss him dearly.

A memorial service to celebrate David's loving soul will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Christ The King Church with Pastor Mark Moore officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Join us to remember a man whose life was not just about living, but about sharing joy, laughter, and incredible meals with everyone fortunate enough to know him.

So raise your glasses and guitars high, in memory of David – a man whose melody will linger long after the last note has played.

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