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Obituary for JOSEPH ENNIS JONES
Joseph Ennis Jones, 74, known as "Paddle Head" was born December 27, 1936 to the late Warren E. Jones and Blanche E. Jones of Hunting Creek, Maryland. He departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Community Hospices in Washington, D.C. He was united in holy matrimony to Shirley C. Harvey. Out of this union six children were born. Joseph was educated in the public schools of Calvert County. He attended Young's United Methodist Church at an early age. He worked as a construction worker for many years until his health began to failed. He was a member of Local Union 657, formerly Local Union 74. He was an avid sports fan, although wrestling was his favorite. He was also a great sports commentator in the presence of his living room. He would often call Francis, Sharon and Tawana after the games were over to comment on the highlights or just to tease them if their favorite team lost. He also loved to hunt and fish and would travel lengthy distances to get a good catch. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Warren, Wallace and Wesley Jones and sisters, Mary and Janie Jones and Marian Fauntleroy. The memory of Joseph Ennis Jones will live forever in the hearts and minds of: three sons, Joseph Michael of Prince Frederick, MD, Francis of Port Republic, MD and Nathan Jones of Tacoma, WA; three daughters, Shirlene Jones of Baltimore, MD, Sharon Jones of Prince Frederick, MD and Tawana Daniel of Baltimore, MD; one brother, James Samuel Jones of Huntingtown, MD; three sisters, Gertrude of Baltimore, MD, Maude of Lusby, MD and Alice of Washington, DC; one sister-in-law, Eva Jones of Huntingtown, MD; two daughter-in-laws, Gladys and Frances Jones; thirteen grandchildren, Jermaine, Laverne, Joseph, Jr., Brian, Marcus, Andrea, Asiha, Tyrone, Rudy Lee, Nyesha, Trey, Denzel and Andre; twelve great grandchildren; a long-time friend, Margaret Roberts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Cemetery:
Patuxent UM Church 3500 Solomons Island Road North Huntingtown, MD 20639 (map/driving directions)
Visitation:
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sewell Funeral Home 1451 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 on March 23, 2011 (map/driving directions)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Patuxent UM Church 3500 Solomons Island Road North Huntingtown, MD 20639 on March 24, 2011 (map/driving directions)
Service:
11:00 AM at Patuxent UM Church 3500 Solomons Island Road North Huntingtown, MD 20639 on March 24, 2011 (map/driving directions)
