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.