Ernest R. "Whitey" Jones
February 5, 1918 — October 9, 2008
Ernest R. "Whitey" Jones, Jr., 90 of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Dorchester General Hospital. He was born in Cambridge on February 5, 1918 and was a son of the late Ernest R. and Maggie Jones.
Mr. Jones graduated from Cambridge High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. On August 8, 1958 he married the former Cecile Winona Sullivan. She passed away on July 6, 1999. He worked for the Maryland State Unemployment Office as a Supervisor. Mr. Jones was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Cambridge Country Club, Choptank Memorial Post 7460 VFW and a life member of American Legion Post 91.
He is survived by a stepson Charles S. "Wigs" Brohawn, Sr. and wife Doris of Cambridge, a step grandson Charles S. "Wigs" Brohawn, Jr. and wife Pamela of Woolford, step granddaughter Charlene Burton and husband Greg of Cambridge, three step great grandchildren M. Troy Brohawn, G. Shane Burton and Justin S. Burton and one step great- great grandchild Ridge Brohawn, extended family Billy Dayton and Jeff Dayton.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. at East New Market Cemetery with Rev. Jay A. Hurley officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.