Donald Andrews Sr
Age - 86
December 6, 2023
Donald "Donnie" Lester Andrews, Sr. , lovingly known to his family as "Jamps", and friends as "Mr. D", 86, of Elkton, MD passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born in Wilmington, DE on October 22, 1937, he was the son of the late William J. Andrews, Sr. and Helen Cloud Andrews Gilpin. Mr. Andrews had previously worked as a Parts and Service Manager at Williams Automotive, retiring after 47 years. He was a longtime member of Elkton United Methodist Church, the same church where he married Ina. Mr. Andrews was an avid New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies fan, always watching a game with his "bride" and hardly seen without a baseball cap. Mr. Andrews was the Manager of the 1974 Maryland State Championship team and 1983 Babe Ruth World Series team. His days were spent in his garage, waving to neighbors and "counting cars". By night, the adults would join him for beverages, and he'd hand out Icee Pops to the kids. In the winter, he enjoyed watching gameshows and doing word searches. Mr. Andrews enjoyed visits from his grand-dogs, Patches, Gus, Huston, Scarlett, Chloe, Callie, Oakley, and especially, Archie. Mr. Andrews was cherished by people of all ages - for his infectious smile, memorable stories, and hospitality. To know him, was to love him. He will be extremely missed. Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Ina Ray Lloyd Andrews; daughter-in-law Kristina Rose Andrews, grandchildren, Kelsie Louise Andrews (Brent) and Casey Lloyd Andrews (Lea), nieces and nephews, Debbie Waddington Andrews, Dee Andrews Roe, William John Andrews III, and Shawn Hampton, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Donna Lee Andrews, and Donald Lester Andrews, Jr. and his siblings, William J. Andrews, Jr. , and Carol Andrews Hampton. The family would like to express gratitude to their neighbors, nurses, and doctors who provided remarkable care to Donnie until his death. Funeral service will be held at 1 PM Friday, December 15, 2023, at Elkton United Methodist Church, 219 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Elkton United Methodist Church at the above address. Photo Album $(function () {$('#ugallery'). unitegallery();});Show more