James William Muldrow Sr.

James William Muldrow, 88, of Baltimore, Maryland slipped into the arms of His Creator peacefully at the dawning of May 15, 2017. He was at home comforted and surrounded by his loving family. James was born on May 29, 1929 in Fort Pierce, Florida; he was the only son of the late Mattie (Gambles) and Irving Muldrow. He was their baby boy, sharing them with his two sisters the late Edith Lee and Ernestine Cooper who adoringly nicked named their brother " Brother." Rooted in the Word of the Lord at an early age. James attended Goodwill Presbyterian Church where his parents were dedicated and active members. James received his education from the Lincoln Park Academy in For Perce. His peers and leaders considered him as the smartest, the most courteous, and the most spiritual of his graduating class. After high school graduation, he attended Johnson C. Smith College in Charlotte, North Carolina for two years. As fate would have it, the draft interrupted his college education. Joining the United States Army, he was stationed in Germany, and served in the Korean War, 1950-1953. After serving his country, James decided to visit his childhood friend, Henry Lamb, in Baltimore, Maryland. Henry was dating a wonderful woman, Ada Gaither, and she had a sister, Doris. James and Doris met on a Coney Island (New York) date, and as you know...the rest is history! In 1955, James married the love of his life, Doris Gaither of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Five wonderful children blessed their lives. Michael, James, Diane, Norma,, all of Baltimore, and Ruthann, of Fort Pierce, Florida. James worked several jobs to provided for his family, In 1965, he became a correctional Officer for the State of Maryland's Patuxent Institution, a maximum security correctional facility. His fellow co-workers describe him as one with a quick smile and ready sense of humor, which provided an atmosphere of enthusiasm in his work area. He would go the second mile and was always willing to give a helping hand. In 1991, after 26 years of dedicated service, he retired to spend his days doing what he loved the most, enjoying his family and friends. In the words of Psalm 37:23, James William Muldrow was a GOOD man, his steps were ordered. He was "not perfect" by far but "near perfect" as his wife would often say. Hones, peaceful, strong, quietly determined and hard to anger, was her. He was a solid person dependable and trustworthy, a man of his word. Despite the storms of his life, he remained triumphant; loving and trusting God, honoring Him to the end.

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James William Muldrow Sr.

March 29, 1929 - May 15, 2017