1965
Andrew
2013
Andrew Jones
February 2, 1965 — March 13, 2013
MAJ Andrew Thomas Jones (US Army, ret.), 48, of Frederick, MD, died on March, 13, 2013 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda, after an incredible 13 year battle with a rare cancer, Leiomyosarcoma. He was born on February 2, 1965 in Beeville, Texas, the son of Cynthia Jones-Polins of Baltimore, and Thomas Jones of Pickerington, OH.
Andrew felt blessed to have been able to spend some of his childhood years living with his beloved grandparents, the late Isaac and Arvilla Musser, in Lititz, PA. His family then settled in Baltimore, where Andrew graduated from the Gilman School, in 1983. Some of his closest friends and cherished memories are from the Gilman School and he repeatedly stated that Gilman helped shape him into the man that he was. From there, Andrew attended St. Lawrence University on an ROTC Scholarship. Upon graduation in 1987, Andrew was commissioned into the Maryland National Guard as a Lieutenant. Subsequently, Andrew moved onto active duty with the US Army, where he rose to the rank of Major and was Military Intelligence Officer. Andrew spent time at Fort Bragg, Fort Huachuca, and was the Liason Officer during the MFO Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt/Sinai Peninsula. After returning to the States, he was a Plans Officer in support of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He then settled at the Pentagon where he spent the remainder of his career working in the field of Finance.
Shortly after being promoted to Major at the age of 34, Andrew met his wife Dr. Deborah (van Sickle) Jones, a periodontist in Frederick, MD. They were engaged after a year, at which time Andrew was diagnosed with a rare smooth muscle cancer in his leg, known as Leiomyosarcoma. He and Deborah ‘eloped’ to St. Lucia and were married in a beautiful island ceremony on June 9, 2001. If there was any blessing to his cancer diagnosis, it was that he was home recovering from a second c cancer surgery on September 11, 2001 instead of at work at the Pentagon. His department lost many cherished and respected coworkers that day. Andrew was medically retired from the Army in 2002, after which he joined Booz Allen Hamilton for a short time. He was then was hired as an Army civilian as the Chief of Budget Integration for the Army G-1, where he finished his career with the amazing G-1 team. He was a gifted leader and speaker and enjoyed presenting briefings and felt passionate about keeping the budget accountable. Among his many awards, were the Legion of Merit award, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster and other awards. Most recently, he was the recipient in 2012 of the Civilian of the Quarter and Civilian of the Year awards for the Army G-1.
Andrew was a true patriot and conservative, and was passionate about reading and discussing politics and American history. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and was ecstatic to have watched them win the Superbowl. He also loved attending his children’s sporting events and musical performances.
In addition to his wife, Andrew leaves behind his two beloved children, Hayden, 10 and Juliet, 8, his brother Brian Jones (Cindy) of Boulder, CO, and sister Melissa Wolf (Ted) of Baltimore, mother Cynthia Jones-Polins of Baltimore, uncles Phillip Musser and Michael Musser, both of Lititz, PA, nephews Charlie Jones, Jack Jones, nieces Katie Jones, Hailey Wolf and Courtney Wolf, and father Thomas Jones (Susan) of Pickerington, OH. He also leaves behind numerous close friends and colleagues.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD on Sunday, March 17, from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m.. A memorial service will be held at the family’s church, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick at 11 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 (Phone 301-662-1727). Burial is planned for a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations may be made to: The National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation 2843 E. Grand River #230, East Lansing MI 48823; or the Gilman School at www.Gilman.Edu; or The Frederick County 4H Therapeutic Riding Program at www.fc4htrp.org/donations
Andrew felt blessed to have been able to spend some of his childhood years living with his beloved grandparents, the late Isaac and Arvilla Musser, in Lititz, PA. His family then settled in Baltimore, where Andrew graduated from the Gilman School, in 1983. Some of his closest friends and cherished memories are from the Gilman School and he repeatedly stated that Gilman helped shape him into the man that he was. From there, Andrew attended St. Lawrence University on an ROTC Scholarship. Upon graduation in 1987, Andrew was commissioned into the Maryland National Guard as a Lieutenant. Subsequently, Andrew moved onto active duty with the US Army, where he rose to the rank of Major and was Military Intelligence Officer. Andrew spent time at Fort Bragg, Fort Huachuca, and was the Liason Officer during the MFO Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt/Sinai Peninsula. After returning to the States, he was a Plans Officer in support of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He then settled at the Pentagon where he spent the remainder of his career working in the field of Finance.
Shortly after being promoted to Major at the age of 34, Andrew met his wife Dr. Deborah (van Sickle) Jones, a periodontist in Frederick, MD. They were engaged after a year, at which time Andrew was diagnosed with a rare smooth muscle cancer in his leg, known as Leiomyosarcoma. He and Deborah ‘eloped’ to St. Lucia and were married in a beautiful island ceremony on June 9, 2001. If there was any blessing to his cancer diagnosis, it was that he was home recovering from a second c cancer surgery on September 11, 2001 instead of at work at the Pentagon. His department lost many cherished and respected coworkers that day. Andrew was medically retired from the Army in 2002, after which he joined Booz Allen Hamilton for a short time. He was then was hired as an Army civilian as the Chief of Budget Integration for the Army G-1, where he finished his career with the amazing G-1 team. He was a gifted leader and speaker and enjoyed presenting briefings and felt passionate about keeping the budget accountable. Among his many awards, were the Legion of Merit award, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster and other awards. Most recently, he was the recipient in 2012 of the Civilian of the Quarter and Civilian of the Year awards for the Army G-1.
Andrew was a true patriot and conservative, and was passionate about reading and discussing politics and American history. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and was ecstatic to have watched them win the Superbowl. He also loved attending his children’s sporting events and musical performances.
In addition to his wife, Andrew leaves behind his two beloved children, Hayden, 10 and Juliet, 8, his brother Brian Jones (Cindy) of Boulder, CO, and sister Melissa Wolf (Ted) of Baltimore, mother Cynthia Jones-Polins of Baltimore, uncles Phillip Musser and Michael Musser, both of Lititz, PA, nephews Charlie Jones, Jack Jones, nieces Katie Jones, Hailey Wolf and Courtney Wolf, and father Thomas Jones (Susan) of Pickerington, OH. He also leaves behind numerous close friends and colleagues.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD on Sunday, March 17, from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m.. A memorial service will be held at the family’s church, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick at 11 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 (Phone 301-662-1727). Burial is planned for a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations may be made to: The National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation 2843 E. Grand River #230, East Lansing MI 48823; or the Gilman School at www.Gilman.Edu; or The Frederick County 4H Therapeutic Riding Program at www.fc4htrp.org/donations
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