John William Blue, 72 of Forestville, Maryland, was peacefully called to his heavenly glory on January 31, 2013 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland. John was born on May 12, 1940 in Kipling, North Carolina, to the late Nora and Johnson Blue. John was known to his family and friends as "Blue".

Blue enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 18, 1958; stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While serving in the Military, Blue received many honors, one being the Good Medal of Conduct.

Before his illness, which caused him to work no longer, Blue was employed in food services as manager of The Jumbo Food Store in Cheverly, Maryland and also worked as a delivery driver for Wonder Bread. He was known for his smile and laughter and enjoyed his life to the fullest and enjoyed having his family and friends around him.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Kimberly Jones (Marvin); two grandchildren, Skye Stewart and Alijah Jones and special friend for years, Brenda Henson, and a host of family and friends.

Blue was preceded in death by his parents Nora and Johnson Blue and son Daniel S. Henson and his Uncle James Prentiss.

"Those we love can never be more than thought apart, for as long as there is memory they'll live on in the heart." (Kim)

The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10 am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.