James "Jimmy" John Deoudes

James (Jimmy) Deoudes, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 8, 2021. Jimmy was born September, 13, 1934, in Washington, DC. Jimmy was a devoted, dedicated, and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, of 43 years, Tena; his daughter Annie and her husband Frank Edwards; his daughter Nikki and her spouse Guillermo Franco; his three cherished and adored grandsons, Conor, Devan, and Sami; his dear brother Logan and sister Mary; and his several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Eudokia Deoudes and sister-in-law, Margaret M. Deoudes. As a young man, Jimmy loved to work in the family’s restaurant, on Georgia Avenue in Washington, DC, where he learned how to cook and had great memories with his brother. After graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1952, he willingly joined the United States Army from 1955 until 1957. He decided to continue his commitment as an Army Reservist until 1961 where he then transferred to the United States Naval Reserve until his Honorable Discharge in 1965. He was proud of his commitments and the honor to have served in two of the United States Armed Forces. Jimmy will always be remembered for his passions in life. In his early years, he had a passion for cars and he would buy a new Cadillac every two to four years. His love for Greek music and dance was evident when he showed off his traditional Greek sirtaki dance to the song “Zorba’s Dance” at all special occasions. Being a jack of all trades, his true passion was for antiques where Jimmy had a keen eye for the craftsmanship and an understanding of the time periods of certain pieces. He pursued this passion by opening a shop along Antique Row on Howard Avenue in Kensington, MD. He worked every day, for 21 years, at James of Kensington Antiques and established an impressive and immaculate shop, earning the respect of his customers and fellow peers as one of the most reputable and authentic antique dealers in the area. The family would like to thank the Holy Cross Hospice Care Team, Yvette, Rhea, Nadia, and his nurse, Eileen, for their kind hearts and generosity, their loving dedication, and the true unconditional support that they have provided to Jimmy and his family. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906. The Reverend Steven P. Zorzos, D.Min. will administer the service. On Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 11:00 AM, a 40-day memorial service, for our Jimmy, will be held at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20007. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Washington, DC or to Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, Silver Spring, MD.

James "Jimmy" John Deoudes

September 13, 1934 - March 8, 2021