1932
James
2012
James Rodney Dize, Sr.
December 10, 1932 — May 28, 2012
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James Rodney Dize, Sr. age 79 of Westminster, MD., died Monday May 28, 2012 at his home.
Born Dec. 10, 1932 in Rumbley, MD, Somerset County, he was the son of the late Clifford Collins and Catherine Emily Dize.
He was the former husband of the Rev. Ellin Mae Dize of Reisterstown, MD.
Born of waterman heritage, he attended a one room school house, sometimes riding the school bus through water at high tide. He came to Baltimore City after his father settled there, leaving behind a crab and oyster business. He took over his ill father's real estate business while holding down a full time printing job. He built the business along with his late brother Stewart M. Dize. He obtained a position at Anchor Motor Freight retiring as secretary treasurer of Teamster's Local 557. He was a member of the Free State Region, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Inc. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in West Friendship.
Surviving in addition to his former wife are children: Julia Glendenning of Westminster, MD. and James Rodney Dize, Jr. of Eldersburg, MD. Grandchildren: Gavin and Marell Glendenning, Alexander and Clair Dize. Companion of 12 years: Elizabeth Rhodes of Westminster, MD. Sister: Viola Mister of Princess Anne and half brother: William Hill of Princess Anne.
Funeral services will be held at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills, MD. on Friday at 11:00am. with the Rev. Timothy Feaser officiating.
Interment will be in Meadowridge Mem. Park, Elkridge, MD.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral chapel.
Online condolences may be made to www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
Born Dec. 10, 1932 in Rumbley, MD, Somerset County, he was the son of the late Clifford Collins and Catherine Emily Dize.
He was the former husband of the Rev. Ellin Mae Dize of Reisterstown, MD.
Born of waterman heritage, he attended a one room school house, sometimes riding the school bus through water at high tide. He came to Baltimore City after his father settled there, leaving behind a crab and oyster business. He took over his ill father's real estate business while holding down a full time printing job. He built the business along with his late brother Stewart M. Dize. He obtained a position at Anchor Motor Freight retiring as secretary treasurer of Teamster's Local 557. He was a member of the Free State Region, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Inc. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in West Friendship.
Surviving in addition to his former wife are children: Julia Glendenning of Westminster, MD. and James Rodney Dize, Jr. of Eldersburg, MD. Grandchildren: Gavin and Marell Glendenning, Alexander and Clair Dize. Companion of 12 years: Elizabeth Rhodes of Westminster, MD. Sister: Viola Mister of Princess Anne and half brother: William Hill of Princess Anne.
Funeral services will be held at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills, MD. on Friday at 11:00am. with the Rev. Timothy Feaser officiating.
Interment will be in Meadowridge Mem. Park, Elkridge, MD.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral chapel.
Online condolences may be made to www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
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