Gregory D. Jones

Gregory Demitrius "Bird "Jones was born on March 2,1968 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Honorary Senior Deacon Thomas Junior Jones Sr. and Advanced Senior Mother Ora Lucille Jones. Gregory attended Cecil Elementary School up to the 6th grade and went on to continue his education at Lake Clifton Junior High School. In May of1986, he graduated from Baltimore City High School with outstanding contributions and awards for his athletic ability in football and basketball. This is where the nickname Bird came to pass. He was the star running back that was as swift as a bird on the football field and the basketball court. Greogory made no enemies as he was a fun-loving man, who proved that he could really sing as he did it daily during his school years. He participated in activities, allowing him the opportunity to sing in school accompanied by his true friends. This was also part of his appeal to everyone. He was a fearless, true friend and lover of life as well as family--his strong attributes. Everyone had a nickname, and he made sure to call them by their nickname. He enjoyed his family to the upmost and took seriously the request of his father, who stated to "Take Care of Your Mother”, literally. There was nothing in the world he would not do for his mother and father, which gained the respect of many. After working at USPS for years, he decided to become the primary care giver for our father. Gregory's work life was full. He attended bartending school Aswell as driving school for the United States Postal Service. As a result of his training in bartending, he was very active in social events throughout Baltimore, Maryland, presenting his charismatic attitude and well-groomed behavior. Again, he met no strangers. His USPS career lasted 15 years starting out as a dock worker, then a forklift driver and quickly escalated to arouse delivery truck driver at the Dundalk location in Baltimore, Maryland. Gregory was preceded in death by his father --Honorary Senior Deacon Thomas Junior Jones Sr. and his brother-- Thomas Jones Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving mom --Advanced Senior Mother Ora L. Jones; two loving sisters--Cassandra Theresa Jones and Orleesa Veronica Jones; two cherished nephews--Christopher Thomas Jones-Germany and Timarcus Gregory Cullins; one sister-in-law--Chena; and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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Gregory D. Jones

March 2, 1968 - November 23, 2025