Maurice Washington
April 14, 1962 ~ February 13, 2021
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Maurice Washington was born April 14,1962 in New York, New York. He was the son of Lucille Wilder Washington and the late Paul Washington, Sr. He was educated in the New York City public schools where he graduated valedictorian from Brooklyn Technical High School. He earned his Bachlor of Arts Degree from Drew University and his Masters of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Maurice Washington, Morehouse College Vice President of Student Services and Dean of the College was a proven educator with extensive professional higher education experience in public, private and large urban institutions. For over thirty years, Dean Washington has been committed to helping students to successfully transition in and through college.
Dean Washington met his future wife, Carla DeBose, at a professional development workshop she was conducting at Bloomfield College in 1995. They were married January 1, 2000. Born to this union was their pride and joy, one son, Jordan Maurice Washington.
Joining Morehouse College in 2007, Dean Washington served in a variety of positions throughout his over thirteen year career at Morehouse, including Director of Housing and Residental Life, Associate Dean of Student Services, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs , and Vice President for Student Services and Dean of the College. Dean Washington was always supportive of his family and friends, always willling to assist and always exhibiting a genuine concern for the well being of others. He was a 2019 inductee into the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity.
Maurice died on Saturday February 13, 2021 leaving to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of twenty-one years, Carla; son, Jordan Maurice; mother, Lucille Wilder Washington; four brothers, Tyrone (Fran), Glenn, Lawrence (Tamara), and Michael (Chiffvon); and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Washington, Sr. and his brother, Paul Washington, Jr.
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Such unexpected and sad news for someone who shares so much joy. You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your son. Jacqueline, KY
Soft spoken, with a big heart and a huge mind; Dean Washington will truly be missed. My condolences to the entire Family; especially his Mother, Wife and Son… Be Blessed. D.Y. Davidson, Morehouse P.D.
To the Washington family Me and my family send shoulders for you to lean on, cry on and stand on in your time of need. From Manhattanville to present the world is a better place because Mo was in it! Winston Majette
To the Washington Family May God comfort and strengthen you at this time is my prayer for you all. Joe West-Manhattanville and King High School Brother
My deepest condolence for the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Maurice at Bloomfied College and was respected and liked by many. May he Rest In Peace and his family find comfort through God and his memories. Peace & Comfort Elaine Blue.
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this great man. My sincere condolences to Carla and Jordan.
Praying for you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Maurice embodied the teachings of Zarathustra, the importance of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. Our Deepest Condolences to you Dear Carla and Jordan, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Nishmin Kashyap and Thomas Garrettson
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My fingers are “crossed in the light” with the deepest sympathy for your family and all that you touched.
Carla, As you grieve know that we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies.
I remember when I first met Dean Washington he was a very nice guy and any issue I had with housing he would always fix it especially when someone broke into my room my junior year. He will be loved and missed Morehouse lost one of its true heroes. Love, Andie Jairam
We send our deepest condolences to the entire Washington Family. We pray that you will find comfort in the days ahead with memories of his kind and giving spirit. Alvin and Truddie Darden
Though many years have passed since Maurice worked for Bloomfield College, I remember him fondly. It is wonderful to see the trajectory of his career following his time at Bloomfield, going from strength to strength. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Barbara Isacson Bloomfield College
Maurice was a thoughtful and generous friend for everybody!!
Dean Washington was an amazing supervisor, friend, and mentor. Many of his ideas, suggestions, and teachings are a part of my day to day work. He was always concerned not only about an individual’s professional growth, but also their personal growth and care. Truly a great man that impacted everyone he came in contact with. My prayers and condolences to Carla, Jordan, and the entire Washington family.
We shared some great times at Drew and beyond, Maurice was a great friend and colleague, your contributions to life and humanity will live on. RIP dear friend, sincere condolences to the Washington Family, Alice Mathis
My deepest condolences to the Washington family. I got to know Dean Washington as a student at Morehouse and will remember him fondly. Peace, comfort, and many blessings to the family. – Howard Hooper Jr.
Sending my sincere condolences to the Washington family May each of you be comforted by the loving memories Marlene McBride
I am grateful to have known Maurice and will remember him fondly. He was a kind and caring man who left this world a better place. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” – Luke 23:43
Beautiful service. I met met Maurice when I firsat started working at NYU in ’03. When I found out we attended same high school and loved the Knicks that made it all the even better. He carried himself with tremendous dignity and every word about him today was true. We had a moment of silence for him before our meeting today and one of his former colleagues gave a great tribute to him and his impact at NYU earlier. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Maurice and I shared many moments by way of Morehouse College. We helped to plan and implement a program for first-year students that we affectionally titled “Love and Forgiveness.” We travelled together to a bi-annual conference sponsored by the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education at which time would always carve out some time to just be together; including slipping off to Ferguson for a moment of reflection while in St. Louis. We shared a number of other special experiences through the MLK Jr. Int’l Chapel; some of the best around the conference table, in my crowded office or standing just outside of the Dean’s Entrance. His energy and smile continue to generate fond memories. My deepest condolences are expressed to the family and friends–we will miss his physical presence but his spirit remains. May God’s grace, mercy and peace attend to you each of you and to all of you. Amen! Terry F. Walker Sr., Director of Chapel Relations
Carla and Jordan my prayers are with you always. You’re so very blessed to have had such a wonderful man in your life. Maurice had a nice life, but you and Jordan made it a wonderful life. Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a leader to chart a course. Maurice was a dynamic leader and achieved much success along the way. Jordan your Dad is already proud of you, so just keep keeping on and I know you will do well. Carla you are one woman who can truly say that you experienced what it is to be loved by a good man. Your husband was the love of your life and I want you to always hold onto that. When your heart gets heavy, look to the sky, Maurice is smiling down on you. Jordan your father’s footsteps will follow you everyday and that will keep you pushing forward. Stay strong and know that God has his arms around both of you. With love, Carlette Jones.
Dean Maurice Washington is the most kind hearted human being with whom I have ever been in community. I recognize that there are no words that I can string together to comfort any person who knew Moe. My deepest condolences to the family! Washington has joined the cloud of witnesses and I’m grateful to have ever known him.
SIP Maurice.
Maurice was soft spoken and had a great smile. Jeanette Taylor Jones
Glenn and family, we’re sorry for your loss. As you grieve, know that we are thinking of you and honoring your brother, Maurice Washington.
Carla and Jordan, Our prayers and thoughts care with the family. With all of our love. Tim and Sherry Riley.
Maurice was my freshman year roomate at Drew in 1980. I appreciated Maurice’s natural sense of acceptance. He had a flexible way of being that gave people he interacted with a sense of relief in being respected as they are.
Such a great life path to read about. I wish I reconnected to you earlier in our lives.
My condolences to family and all those he influenced and blessed.