Harry Roland Warrick Sr.

Harry Roland Warrick Sr. was born to the late James Gale Warrick and Elsie Alice Thomas Warrick on April 13, 1934, in Longwoods, MD. He departed this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Harry was educated in the Queen Anne’s County Public School System. He was joined in holy matrimony to his loving wife, Iona Marva Dixon, on January 16, 1954. During their 49 years of marriage, five children were born. They worked very hard to raise their family and later in life, they were able to enjoy many years of retirement. DADDY - Devoted, Amazing, Dedicated, Delightful, Y’s (wise)… Loving Father POPPOP - Proud, Outstanding, Pleasant, Powerful, Overwhelmingly Strong, Precious and Playful… grandfather UNCLE - Uplifting, Notable, Caring, Loving, Exceptionally Solid… Nucleus to the family legacy FRIEND - Funny, Reliable, Incredible, Extraordinary, Nice, Dependable... servant Harry’s Christian journey spanned from Bryan's United Methodist Church to becoming a Disciple of the former Phoenix XII Fellowship, under the leadership of Rev. Vaughn Adams, Sr. In his later years, Harry continued to recognize Bryan’s United Methodist Church as his family church home when his in-person attendance began to decline. Harry spent the first thirty years of his working career doing various jobs, starting as a waterman. He decided to change employment due to its seasonal fluctuation and went on to hold mechanical duties at numerous corporations, processing plants, factories, and auto shops. Of all the job capacities he held, auto mechanics was his gift. This led to his career change in 1978, where he began working for the State Highway Administration (SHA) and retired as a Heavy Equipment Shop Chief in 1996. His final work experience ended as a bailiff in the Queen Anne’s County court system under the honorable Judge John Sause. During his career at SHA, Harry took advantage of the career enrichment program and went on to complete his GED at Queen Anne's County High School, and several certified programs at Chesapeake Community College and Catonsville Community College. Harry has a myriad of certificates and awards symbolizing his commitment and dedication to his craft. Harry's post-retirement was spent being actively involved in his church and community and enjoying endless vacations with his family. He was a founding member of the Odd Fellow’s Organization of Grasonville, MD and a member of Bryan's United Methodist Church and the former Phoenix XII Fellowship where he served as a member of the Trustee Board and The Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Iona; son, Harry Jr.; daughter, Teresa Gaskins-Lindsey; and four brothers: Johnny (Alice), James (Hilda), Linwood (Annie), and Ernest (Inez) Warrick; and two sisters: Helen (Charles) Benson and Carrie (Lester) Burke. He leaves to treasure his memories four children: Tyrone (NC), Karen (MD), Carla Roberts (Gregory) (MD), and Daryl Brown (MD); one daughter-in-law, Peggy (MD); seven grandchildren: Rodney, Taneha, Taimari, Derrick, Natasha, Ian (Rebecca), and Aaron; thirteen great-grandchildren: TrayVon, Demetrius, Cierra, Tiara, Niyah, Zacadin, Tasian, Brandon, Avery, Ayanna, Mason, Dominic, and Legend; five great-great-grandchildren: Aleyah, Aubrey, Ahnyx, Ayvah, and Tidas; a host of nieces and nephews; a surrogate daughter, Mary (Polly); three dear devoted friends: Mrs. Ruth, Sis. Arnita, and Rev. Adams; and many more relatives and friends. No more loneliness. You’re now amongst your angels and your Heavenly Father. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!” Welcome home! Lovingly submitted, The family

Harry Roland Warrick Sr.

April 13, 1934 - April 19, 2025