Archie Glendale Jones

HIS LIFE Archie Glendale Jones, a longtime resident of Eden, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord at the age of eighty-four (84) on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Tidal Health/Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. “Archie”, “Glendon”, “Glen”, or “Pop”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on February 13, 1936 in Mount Vernon, Maryland to the late Rolley and Lena Jones. Archie/Glen was educated in the public school system of Somerset County, Maryland and attended Delaware Tech where he received a certificate for mechanics and diesel engine repair. He attended St. Paul U.M. Church (renamed Trinity U.M. Community Worship Center) in Mount Vernon, MD until he joined Flower Hill United Methodist Church in Eden, MD, and later New Psalmist Non-Denominational Church in Westover, MD. Archie/Glen loved to sing whether he knew the words to all of the songs or not and was a member of The Methodist Men’s Choir and the New Psalmist Men’s Choir. His favorite songs were “I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand” and “Time Has Made A Change.” He served as an Usher and many times due to his gift of gab would be talking more than handling the usher duties. Archie/Glen began his career working at Peninsula General Hospital (PGH) and after a few years, he began working at Campbell Soup Company in Salisbury, MD. Archie/Glen tried his hand at numerous business ventures. In the 70’s he had the Eden Store in Eden, MD and later the Flying “A” Gas Station & Garage on Fitzwater Street in Salisbury, MD. Later, he was an over-the-road driver and drove tractor trailer for George Fenwick in Delaware. After those business ventures, Archie then purchased dump trucks and began his business “Jones Trucking.” His dump trucks worked for American Paving from the time they opened until the company closed. After the company closed, Jones Trucking ventured into backhoe and bulldozer work, installing/repairing/replacing driveways and tearing down old buildings, and he pushed snow when needed during the winter for the State Highway Administration until he retired. Everyone who knew Archie can honestly say that he wasn’t afraid to try something new to make money. Whether it was a success or a failure, he had the courage to go for it and gave it his all. He changed his name as it associated with his business ventures – Archie, Glendon, and Glen; no matter the name, he shall be remembered for doing things his way. Archie/Glen leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Viola Jones, of Eden, MD; his children Delores Spence and Richard Jones, Sr. (Annette) of Eden, MD; Glenda Sinclair (Nathaniel) of Salisbury, MD; Cherry Doane, Margaret Jones, Marian Dennis (Leroy), Glendon Jones Jr., and Gertrude Hairston (Darryl), all of Princess Anne, MD; three sisters-in-law, Betty Whittington and Ethel Mae Jones of Princess Anne, MD, and Joan Cannon of Oaksville, MD; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Archie/Glen was the youngest and last of the “Eight Jones Boys.” He was preceded in death by seven brothers: Martin Jones, E-Thelbert Jones, Olan Jones, Harry Jones, Elmer Jones, Boyd Jones and George “Georgie Bee” Jones. LOVINGLY AND SADLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Archie Glendale Jones

February 13, 1936 - January 18, 2021