February 12, 1925 – March 24, 2012
On March 24, 2012, Maurice Emerson Washington III went home to be with the Lord. He passed in his sleep at the Missouri Veterans Home.
Maurice was born February 12, 1925 in the Washington, D.C. area to Cora and Maurice Washington II. He was married to Rowena Alexander Washington for 48 years. Maurice was an avid golfer with many awards, as well as an accomplished bowler. He never stopped continuing his education. Though he held three degrees from Wilberforce State College in Wilberforce, Ohio, University of Illinois in Champagne, IL, and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, he also took classes at the University of Missouri-St. Louis up to his retirement from the St. Louis Public Schools system in 1996. He was a teacher and administrator for over 30 years at several schools across the city. He had the respect and admiration of his students and co-workers. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Lambda Chapter, and did volunteer work with Kingdom House and Meals on Wheels.
He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rowena Washington, daughters Dana Washington, Monica Woods, granddaughter Monika McGee, his brothers Eddie Washington and Louis T. McKinnie. His parents, Cora and Maurice, as well as his sister, Edna Washington, brothers Harold Washington and Leo Claggett preceded him in death.
Thank you to all who loved and respected Maurice. He will be missed.
