William Delano Thompson Washington

William Delano Thompson Washington was born on March 25, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William James Washington and Valma Thompson Washington Henson. He passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2025. In 1969, he married the former Marilynn Whack of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From that union two children were born, Nicole and Michael. He received his primary and secondary education in the Baltimore City Public Schools System. “Del”, as he was familiarly known, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in Urban Planning and Community Development from Morgan State College (now University). He had several very interesting and challenging positions such as: Manager of Court Referred Addict Treatment in City Jail; Director of the Cherry Hill Methadone Clinic; The Governor’s Commission on Law Enforcement, leading up to his retirement from HCFA (Health Care Financing Administration) in 1999. A proud veteran, he served 4 years in the Army and was deployed to Vietnam. Delano was confirmed at an early age at St. James Episcopal Church. He often regaled us with his stories from serving as an acolyte and was a member of various committees within the church. For many years, he served on the Board of Directors of the St. James Terrace Apartments. Of his many talents and interests, gardening was his favorite. He truly had a “green thumb”. Golfing was another hobby. He was a member of the Black Diamonds Golf Club. If he wasn’t seen on the golf course, he was somewhere with a camera around his neck. They called him “the camera man”. He supplied church members, friends and family with packets of pictures. Christmas was his favorite holiday. He had completed his elaborate outside decorations by Thanksgiving. Delano is survived by his children, Nicole Selby and Michael Washington; grandchildren, Michael Emma Washington, Jordan Selby, Jessica Selby and Jaden Selby; nephews and nieces, Jerryl Payne (Rev. Brenda), Deryk Phillips (Angel), Jerilynn Payne, Cheryl Phillips, Marvin Germany (Judy), Lamont Germany (Erin), George Germany (Sydney), and Micah; brother-in-law, Treadwell Phillips and sister-in-law, Paula Woods. Delano was predeceased by his sister, Marie Washington Phillips. A memorial service will be held on September 13, 2025 at 11:00 am. St. James Episcopal Church 1020 W. Lafayette Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217

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William Delano Thompson Washington

March 25, 1941 - August 19, 2025