Bertie Jones

His Life Story Bertie L. Jones Jr., 79, of Salisbury, MD succumbed to his long term illness on September 11, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1939 in Dames Quarter, MD to the late Bertie L. Jones, Sr. and Etha Jones Jones. After finishing his education in Somerset County, Bertie spent a lot of time fixing cars. He could rebuild an entire motor. He loved racing his cars and became a legend in his day for maneuvering the curves on Deal Island Road. He was also remembered for lifting up the entire front of a car, because bodybuilding was a one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed playing dominos and billiards, and was quick to challenge anyone to a game. And…he could make a mean pot of baked beans! Bertie spent a lot of his adulthood in Baltimore City before returning to the Eastern Shore where he remarried the late Louise Walls Jones. He was always jovial and very protective of his family. He held various jobs under the MAC Program including working at the Maryland Food Bank, Beaver Run School, and the Wicomico County Library. Bertie was a faithful and dedicated member of Unity Christian Fellowship under the tutelage of Pastor Clarence Polk. He served on the Board of Trustees, sung with the Men’s Chorus, “Heaven’s Seven” and served as drummer. He had a thirst for knowledge of the Word of God and never missed Bible Study or Sunday School until his health failed. He was eager for a close relationship with the Lord so that he could clearly hear His voice. On 9/11/2019 at 5:18pm, Bertie clearly heard the voice of the Lord! He exchanged his earthy suffering for eternal glory in his destination called “Home”. Bertie is survived by five children: Sheila Stanley (Benny), Leona Parsons (Cookie), Edward Ennels (Charretta), Sameina Jones (Gregory), and Erica Wigfall; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren,and three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Van Buren, two brothers: Elmer Ray Jones and Edward Jones, and a devoted friend, Lexine Wigfall. In addition to his wife, Louise, Bertie was predeceased by four sisters and one brother: Marian Jackson, Celestine Jones, Barbara Kirkland Elsey, Linette Chisum, and Vanduroy Bill Jones. Peace and Blessings Friends and Family. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the link below. Thank you for all of your prayers and support. www.gofundme.com/bertie-jones-funeral-and-memorial

Bertie Jones

October 25, 1939 - September 11, 2019