Harry Milford “Babe” Jones of North East died at home Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was 73. A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on July 24, 1941, the son of the late Paul W. and Hilda (Biddle) Jones. Mr. Jones proudly served in the U.S. Army for the First Calvary Division, Second Battalion, Seventh Calvary Regiment as a Medic during the Vietnam War. During his service he earned an Air Medal, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his courageous efforts. For 17 years, he owned and operated Babe’s Market in North East. He also worked at Armour’s Market, North East. He was actively involved in the community, taking time to serve by coaching a baseball team for the North East Little League. Mr. Jones was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (Cecil County Chapter 703), Disabled Veterans, V.F.W. Post 6027, North East Fire Company, North East Police Department, and the North East United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia A. (Letts) Jones; children, Steven Paul Jones (Judy) and Karen Elizabeth (Jones) Roslan (John); four grandchildren, Stephen Hunter Davis, Logan Elizabeth Davis, Christie L. Jones and Caleb John Roslan; three step grandchildren, Dylan Roslan, Maurissa Roslan and Amelia Hall; five sisters, Paula H. Streaker (William), Rose Ann Stull, Nancy E. Markus (Dale), Susan L. Walsh (Mike) and Terry S. Grubb (Kerry). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Bert Jicha, will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, where the family will receive guests on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow services in North East Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Military Order of the Purple Heart or Wounded Warriors, both in care of the funeral home. Comments are closed.
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