Jonathan Monroe

Hagerstown

Jonathan “Bubba” Monroe passed away suddenly on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on May 5, 1971 in Bethesda, Maryland, he is survived by his mother, Pamela Jean Wadler (Jeffrey) of Ocean Pines, Maryland, and father, Timothy James Monroe, (Georgia) of Frederick, Maryland; and biological father, John Patrick McKnight, Hagerstown, Maryland; and longtime partner, Michele Smith-Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland.

Also surviving, Jonathan Philip (Nate) Monroe Jr. of Champlin, Minnesota; Andrew Tyler Monroe of Waterford, New York; Jon also helped to raise, Alan (Roll) Lawrence of Salisbury, Amaya Seltzer of Salisbury, Essence Smith, US Navy, Hawaii, and Josiah Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland.

There are four grandchildren, Kailey Isabella Monroe, Khloe Nayva-Ann Monroe, Kash Philip Monroe, Kwynn Jean Monroe and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles whom he loved so much.

Jon also left behind two sisters, Veronica Monroe Bishop, Salisbury, Maryland and Melissa Anne Monroe, Berlin, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by biological siblings, Christina Jean McKnight and John P. McKnight, Jr.

At the time of his death, Jon had worked as a union carpenter in West Virginia.

Jon was so charismatic, he had such incredible energy. It was almost a palpable current of electricity in the air when you stood in his presence.

His main goal in life was to live it to its fullest and that is exactly what he did. Jon was dichotomy personified, underneath the fun loving surface was a deep and complex man with great passion and insight.

Rest in peace Bubba. We are keeping it “dizzy wit da love” here.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. at Burbage Funeral Home, 108 Williams Street Berlin, Maryland. A gathering of family and friends will follow, at a location to be announced.

In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to: Bikers without Borders, 10656 Bishopville Road #296, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, Venmo@BWOB-21; or Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea, 13 66th St., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, https://believeintomorrow.z2systems.com/np/clients/believeintomorrow/donation.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.