Johnnie Jones Jr.

JOHNNIE JONES was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1949 to the late Helen and Sampson Jones. After a long and extended illness, Johnnie departed this life on Friday, April 14, 2017. Johnnie attended Baltimore City Public Schools. He graduated from Edmondson High School in 1968. Immediately after graduating, he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. After his tour of duty, Johnnie was employed at the Coast Guard in Curtis Bay. He moved to Detroit, Michigan where he worked for General Motors. Lance Corporal Johnnie Jones was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned The National Defense Service Medal, Van Campaign Medal with Device and The Good Conduct Medal. He served four years with distinction in the Marine Corps and two years in the National Reserve. Johnnie traveled throughout South East Asia. He was honorably discharged. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Marines never left him, as his family and friends will attest. In 1971, Johnnie was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Stella Mae Jones. They met at Calverton Junior High School. He always said that she was the only women he ever loved. From this union, a daughter, Crystal Jones Braswell was born. Johnnie was a confident and strong man. He could be stubborn but also caring and protective of the people he loved. Johnnie was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed baking, listening to music and socializing with his friends. He loved to look his best and had a great sense of humor. Johnnie was also known as J.J. One of his favorite sayings was, "Hey Baby Girl" and "Hey Baby Boy." He was passionate about his time in the service. He shared wartime stories with everyone that would listen. J.J. lived in the Park Heights community for over 20 years. He was the "mayor" of his block. Johnnie could always be found sitting on his front porch enjoying the sun. He knew everyone and everyone knew him. He is preceded in death by four siblings, Sampson Jones, Eugene Jones, Mary Talley-Greene, and Geraldine Jones. Johnnie is survived by: two daughters, Crystal Braswell and Monica Massey; two sons-in-law, Marvin Braswell and Tim Massey; three grandchildren, Essence, Miana, and Tim Jr.; two siblings, Leroy Richardson and Dorothy Mae Richardson; a close friend and companion, Dorothy Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

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Johnnie Jones Jr.

October 28, 1949 - April 14, 2017