George Edwin Primus Jr.

PRIMUS, JR. , George Edwin GEORGE EDWIN PRIMUS, JR., a retired mail handler for the Baltimore Public School System and a Baltimore City resident, died May 12th at Bon Secours Hospital. He was 70 years old. George Primus Jr. was born in Newberry, SC. He moved to Baltimore City at an early age with sister Ruth and their late parents, Mr. George Primus Sr. and Mrs. Maria Morgan Primus. Mr. Primus attended Carver Vocational High School in West Baltimore. In the late 1950's, George Primus Jr. served his country with pride, shipping supplies for the U.S. Army from France after World War II. Mr. Primus, a dedicated sportsman, was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed softball, football, tennis, bowling; his trophies lined his walls. But his greatest love he reserved for his Harley Lowrider. Mr. Primus, or Primo as his was fondly known, rode with the Charm City Riders back in the 80s. He enjoyed road trips on his Harley to South Carolina and his beloved city, Baltimore. Mr. Primus retired in 1998. He enjoyed spending time with his son, Desmond Collins, who also shared his father's love of motorcycles. Mr. Primus cultivated a new hobby, photography, attending photography courses and focusing his eye on Baltimore city scenes. A devoted son, he cared for his mother Mrs. Maria Primus until her death in 2002. Mr. Primus is survived by his son Desmond Collins and grandson Deshawn Collins, of Baltimore; son John Edwin Primus of Salt Lake City, UT; and his older sister Ruth Primus Bland of Orlando, FL.
Mr. Primus' viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 20th from 5 to 8 P.M. at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home, 8728 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133. There will be a wake at Greene Funeral home on Thursday, May 21st at 10:00 A.M. with funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Interment will immediately follow at King Memorial Park, at 8710 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244.