Andrew Jackson Andrews, Jr.
Born: Tue., Aug. 21, 1928
Died: Tue., Feb. 25, 2014
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Fri., Feb. 28, 2014
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fri., Feb. 28, 2014
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
1:00 PM Sat., Mar. 01, 2014
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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Andrew Jackson Andrews, Jr. “Jack”, age 85, a resident of Glen Burnie, and previously of Pasadena, died on February 25, 2014 at his son’s home.
He was born on August 21, 1928, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Bessie Lee House Andrews and Andrew J. Andrews, Sr. He was an only child. After graduating from Sylacauga High School in Alabama, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a Hospital Man 3rd Class aboard the USS Phillipine Sea from October of 1946 until February of 1950. Following the service, he worked with his father at Avondale Mills, then for Maryland Drydock Company, followed by American Standard Plumbing and Heating, and Food Machinery Chemical Company. He retired in August of 1992. He enjoyed woodworking, square dancing, bicycling, traveling, and camping.
Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years: Jean Marlene Gosnell.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years: Maria S. Holloway.
He is survived by his two daughters: Virginia Louise Brice and Alisha Lynn Knight; two sons: John Robert Andrews and David Westley Andrews; cousins Tommie Lou Hayes, Arthur M. Fix, Jr. “Sonny”, Andy and Marilyn Howard; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. His funeral service will commence at 1 PM on Saturday at the funeral home, followed by his entombment, with military honors, at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Michael Constantino
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Posted Thu February 27, 2014
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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Jack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
Love,
Mike, Kelly, Donna and Angela.
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David Andrews
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Posted Fri February 28, 2014
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Dad, I feel so blessed to be your son. You were always there for us when we needed a ride to our Little League games, all my band practices, or just to give us encouragement and support. You worked so many long overtime hours to make sure we always had not just what we needed, but also things that we wanted. You are so very Loved and Missed.
Your Grateful and Honored Son,
David
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John Van Tine
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Posted Sat March 01, 2014
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We will always remember Jack as the loving and caring Gentleman that he was. We would like to pass on our regards and condolences to his family. Jack will always be remembered and greatly missed.
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Linda McClain
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Posted Sun March 02, 2014
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I just wanted to add that Jack was preceded in death by his second wife. My mom , Easter Lou Anderson Andrews .They were married for 15yrs together .They camped, saw the USA together. Together they shared 4 children . John Van Tine jr .Linda McClain, Diane Rhodes ,Lee Anderson . we all Loved Jack as we would a father . we miss him very much and our hearts are broken .
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Jimmy House
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Posted Thu March 06, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Would like to hear from.
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