Albert James Crump

Albert James Crump Sr, the son of the late Albert Williams and Mary Elizabeth Crump, was born on April 7, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday April 2, 2025. During the early years as a child his father went to serve in World War II, and his mother worked in factory. Albert spent his early years in West Virginia with his grandparents and with great-aunt Margaret and Uncle Floyd on the family farm in Virginia. At five years old, he returned to Baltimore, and he received his formal education in Baltimore City public schools. His younger days were filled with excitement with his friends Reggie "Long Tall Sally" Greene, Charlie Johnson, Dr. Donald Parker, and Del. Clarence "Tiger Davis". Albert was a proud graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, class of 1960. While at Dunbar , he was active in many activities including sports, Hi Y and a member of a local fraternity, founded by his friends. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force Intelligence division, spending some of his military career in Japan. After receiving his honorable discharge, he attended Morgan State College, albeit briefly, before accepting employment with General Motors where he remained until retirement. Albert married his childhood sweetheart, the late Arlene Eubanks-Crump, in 1965. From this union, they had three children: Albert II, the late Aaron and Audrey Crump Chandler. Albert converted to the Catholic faith after the union to his wife Arlene in which the two of them strived to foster parochial school education for their kids. To his grandchildren, "Pop-Pop" was the "Man". There was nothing he would not do for them but to only put a smile on their faces, always assuring them some form of support as time passed. Albert, also affectionately known as "Sonny" and sometimes "Uncle Bro" enjoyed life and shared his wisdom with family and friends, always having a modest approach to lend an ear to anyone's thoughts. Over the years, Albert played in many city-wide adult basketball and baseball leagues. He volunteered in campaign drives for many of his friends' democratic office movements throughout the 90's and as the decades continued Albert enjoyed many gatherings amongst East Baltimore Dunbar Alumni events, class reunions and social events with a great love for Oldies, Jazz fusion quartets, and R&B Albert. spent many memories with his kids growing up from hiking trips, bike rides, parks, beaches annual family reunions, bus trips to the South, and dinner parties with family. Albert joined the American Legion post on McElderry Street in Baltimore which also became a main meeting spot with his UAW & East Baltimore friends. Albert was employed by General Motors on Broening Highway for 36 years upon retiring, he also participated in many UAW union meetings to protect the futures of worker benefits. Albert loved sports with great passion and enjoyed watching competitive games, “Sonny Boy” was the king of sports trivia. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his son, Albert James II (Aaron William preceded him in death); his daughter, Audrey; two aunts, Ernestine Davenport and Linda Wheeler. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kyle, Erin and Carlo and Ashley; four great-grandchildren, Austin, Egypt, Cairo and Caylee; sister-in-law, Audrey Inez Harris; two brothers-in-law and four great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends that will always remember him as a generous, unselfish Maverik-minded individual with great experiences in life, offering funny stories to tell and would be quick to have outburst of laughter that was irresistibly admirable. We will always remember your Greatness sending Love from the Family and Friends.

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Albert James Crump

April 7, 1942 - April 2, 2025