Ted Jones

Ted Jones of Odenton, MD passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, at the age of 82. Ted was born on March 30, 1931 in Statesville, NC to the late J. Dean Wooden.

Ted retired from the University of Maryland, Agriculture Department in 1989. He worked part time at the Piney Orchard Community Center for 10 years. He was affectionately known as the Mayor of Piney Orchard.

Ted absolutely adored his three cats; Sammy, Socks and Scruffy. He was also an avid Washington Redskins fan.

Ted is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diane Jones of Odenton, MD; five children, Michael Carson, Gail Wilson, Dianne Wilson, Doris Sommers and Monique Steckert; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nephew Kevin Wooden. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Willie Wooden.

The family will receive friends at the Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, MD 21113 on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund.