Joseph "Joey" H Ager, II

Joseph "Joey" Ager, II Obituary EARLY LIFE Joseph “Joey” H. Ager, II was born in Washington, District of Columbia and raised in the community of River Terrace. At the age of six, he and his parents Verline Crockett Ager and J. Harrison Ager moved to Landover, Maryland. At the same time, he became the “Big Bro” of his new “Lil Sis” Millicent Ager (Smith). The four had a good life. SCHOOLING AND WORK Joey went to Ardmore Elementary, Kenmoor Elementary, Thomas Johnson Middle, and Duval High. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for a semester. Leaving college, Joey enlisted in the United States Army. After 18 months, he was awarded an Honorable Discharge. Suffering from severe headaches, his parents solicited the assistance of the United States Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman. Congresswoman Spellman strongly advocated for Joseph to the Director of Veteran’s Affairs. Based on his service record and military assignments Joseph was awarded 100% Veteran’s Disability care, treatment, and compensation for life. Joey moved back with his parents to Landover, Maryland and later with them to Cary, North Carolina. Although Joey had various adventures in his life, his permanent address remained with his parents until 2015 when returned to Waldorf, Maryland. There he purchased a home and maintained a quiet and private life. FAMILY In addition to his parents and sister (listed above), Joey leaves behind a brother in-law, Talmadge Michie Smith, a niece, Zoe Verline Smith, and nephew, Noah Talmadge Smith. He leaves behind a host of relatives. He also leaves a dear friend, who has prayed and kept in touch with him over the years by phone. HOBBIES AND MEMORIES Joey led a very private life for all his life. He has always been devoted to his mother. He liked nice clothes, older jazzy cars, comic books, Snoopy from Peanuts, good guitar playing, and rock music. Joey spent many hours watching old movies, listening to selections from his vast music collection, and catalog shopping. Although his health was a concern, he participated in family holidays and birthdays. He accepted prayers with thanksgiving knowing that “people need The Lord”, yet although baptized in the faith and respecting the Lord he held private struggles for most of his life. Christmas Day was always his favorite holiday where he would participate and give the most generous and thoughtful gifts. He would also take this time to admonish his niece and nephew to do exceptionally well in school and lead a good life. This coming Christmas we will be happy that he can celebrate with our Savior in person and at peace. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph "Joey" H Ager, II, please visit our floral store. Read More

Joseph "Joey" H Ager, II

September 7, 1958 - September 27, 2024