Wylie Jones

WYLIE JONES, son of the William and Eliza Jones, was born on March 29, 1931 in fairfield, South Caroline. He was the second on eight children. After a brief illness, during the early morning hours of December 17, 2010, the Lord saw fit to call Wylie home. After his family moved from South Carolina and came to Baltimore, Maryland, Wylie went on to graduate from Carver Vocational Technical High School. After graduating, he served two years active duty in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. Then he proceeded to serve in the United States Army Reserves for twenty-eight years. Upon leaving the reserves, he achieved another milestone when he received his degree from Loyola College in 1977. From his years of experience, Wylie knew the value of hard work and education. A hard working man, Wylie was employed by the Maryland Department of Human Resources for forty-four years, many years beyond the number needed for retirement. In addition to his job at the department, he also served ans an election judge for numerous years. At an early age, Wylie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attend New Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he began his career as an usher. In 1982 Wylie became a charter member of the Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the trustee board for twenty-eight years. He was also an usher and chairperson of the Scholarship aid ministry. As a devoted servant of God, he became a member of the United Fellowship Of Ushers. His Favorite vocal song was “It's Getting Late in the Evening”. Although he was never married, he spread his love to his family and friends. He enjoyed being around people, especially during traditional family Sunday dinners. He was a cheerful giver and loyal patron of Cactus Willie's. Those who knew him well knew he loved watching channel two, making his homemade strawberry ice cream, and spending time and serving at his church, a significant and cherished aspect of his life. Four of his siblings, Johnny, Jeff, Robert and Stoney, and two of his nephews, Clifton and Rodney, Preceded him in death. He leaves to celebrate his life: his loving and devoted two sisters, Elnora Wardlow and Mary Marrow; brother, James Jones; two brother-in-law, Robert Wardlow and Fred Marrow; sister-in-law, Joyce Jones; four nephews, Michael, Marvin,Dante and Daniel; Four nieces, Michelle, Monique, Ernestine and Pearl; great-nieces, great- nephews, cousins and host of other relatives and friends.

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Wylie Jones

March 29, 1931 - December 17, 2010