St. Mary's County Times December 06, 2018 | Page 27

Thursday, December 6, 2018
MD, granddaughters Jessica Hayden
(Allan) of California, MD and Sara
Shaffer of Chesapeake Beach, MD and
3 great grandchildren. Dorothy Ann
will also be missed by many nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD
Nancy Jean Walsh
Nancy Jean Walsh,
76, of Hollywood, MD
(formerly of Waldorf,
MD) passed away on
November 28, 2018 at
her residence with her
loving family at her
side.
She was born on August 20, 1942 in
Pine Grove, PA to the late George Len-
gel and Alma Leonard Lengel.
Nancy was employed as a secretary
for the Library of Congress from 1960 to
1968 and later as an admitting clerk for
Southern Maryland Hospital where she
dedicated years of service. On October
5, 1963 Nancy married the love of her
life, John R. Walsh in Washington D.C.
Together they spent 55 wonderful years
of marriage. While working at Southern
Maryland Hospital she meet her dearest
friend, Mary Heffner, who she enjoyed
working with. She dedicated the rest
of her career to taking care of her fam-
ily as they were most important to her.
She was a loving and dedicated wife,
mother and grandmother. She was an
exceptional baker and good cook; with
her specialties being cupcakes and po-
tato salad. She and her husband enjoyed
hosting weekly family dinners and the
holidays at their home. She spent many
hours doing crafts with her grandchil-
dren, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Since 1972 they have all taken a family
vacation to Carolina Beach, NC, which
everyone always looked forward to. She
also enjoyed travelling home to Penn-
sylvania to visit family and to Dover to
play the slot machines with her husband.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed non-
fiction. She crocheted many beautiful
blankets and gave them to family and
friends.
In addition to her beloved husband,
she is also survived by her daughters,
Sharon Walsh (Karen) of Hollywood,
MD and Sandy Imbriale (Scott) of Hol-
lywood, MD; her grandchildren: Hunter
John, Jordan William and Leah Pearl
Imbriale, all of Hollywood, MD; her
siblings: Carol Lamborn of Palmyra,
PA, Joan Kost (John) of Myerstown,
PA, and John Lengel (Mary Beth) of
Taylor, PA; her in-laws: Richard Walsh
(Mary) of Waldorf, MD, Lee Hopson
(Don) of Harrisonburg, VA, and Vir-
ginia Pruitt (Greg) of LaPlata, MD; her
special friend, Mary Heffner of Leon-
ardtown, MD; and her extended family
and friends. In addition to her parents,
she is also preceded in death by her sis-
ter, Betty Lou Hummel and her brother,
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Wellington Lengel.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650 or St. Jude
Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.
142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
William Edward Dixon, Jr.
William
Edward
Dixon, Jr., “Bill”, 96
of California, MD for-
merly of Great Mills,
MD passed away on
November 24, 2018 in
Prince Frederick, MD.
Born on August 28, 1922 in Great Mills,
MD he was the son of the late Johanna
Feldman Dixon and William Edward
Dixon. Bill was the loving husband of
the late Dorothy Elene Cochran Dixon
whom he married on March 28, 1947
in Berkley, CA and who preceded him
in death on December 16, 2001. He is
survived by his children Raymond E.
Dixon of California, MD and Janet Lee
Dixon Fullerton of St. Inigoes. Bill is
preceded in death by his brother, Her-
man Walter Dixon.
William Edward Dixon was a lifelong
resident of St. Mary’s County. He was
born in Great Mills without the comforts
of a hospital. He sometimes relied on the
skills of a local medicine woman when
he had illness or ailment. His schooling
was limited but adequate.
Like many men of his generation
when WWII was thrust on the United
States he answered the call to war. He
volunteered for the Navy and the quick-
ly volunteered for Submarine service.
He went to sea in the Pacific based in
Pearl Harbor. He made several war pa-
trols earning the navy’s combat medal.
He was briefly assigned to the Navy sub-
marine school in Groton Connecticut
where he shared his experiences while
training new submariners. He served for
a total of 11 years during which he com-
pleted his high school GED. His service
included assignment aboard a submarine
tender supporting the Korean War ef-
fort. Bill’s service stations also included
USS Pike (SS173), USS Lancetfish (296
Plankowner) USS Chivo (SS341), USS
Remora (SS487), USS Proteus (A519),
USS Barbero (USSA 317), and the
Patuxent Naval Air Station. While serv-
ing in the Navy Bill was awarded the
Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal,
Navy Good Conduct Medal, World War
II Victory Medal, American Area Cam-
paign Medal and S/M Combat Insignia.
Upon discharge Bill and his brother
Herman built boats and he returned to
life as a waterman. They built the 42
foot charter boat, Ray-Lee. He started
his own charter business and was “Cap-
tain Bill” to many clients until 1978. The
two brothers had built the Starfinder, a
38 foot workboat that served well while
crabbing and oystering until he retired
at age 83. He remained a friend and ad-
viser to some. He made no enemies.
During his last years he attended sev-
eral submarine reunions where he en-
joyed exchanging sea stories. He was
sought after on those occasions to relate
episodes aboard the USS Pike and USS
Chivo as a proud member of what some
call the greatest generation.
He met Dorothy Cochran, his wife
while serving in the navy and together
they had two children Raymond and
Janet.
He enjoyed fishing after retiring and
shared his skills at catching fish and
crabs and oysters with only a few.
In lieu of flowers please make a dona-
tion to the Patuxent Presbyterian Church
23421 Kingston Creek Road California,
MD 20619. 301-863-2033.
Arrangements provided by Mattinley-
Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonard-
town, MD 20650
Melvin (Bud) G. Fletcher
Melvin (Bud) G.
Fletcher Jr., 62, of St.
Leonard, MD passed
away October 28,
2018 at Washington
Hospital Center sur-
rounded by his loving
wife Debbie, his children (Robert and
Buddy), his brother Rodney, and his en-
tire family after a very short six-week
battle with a very aggressive cancer.
On August 18, 2018; Bud married the
love of his life and soul mate - Debbie in
a private ceremony on Solomons Island.
Married on top of Drum Point Light-
house – Bud and Debbie did it “their
way.”
Bud’s pride and joy were his 12 grand-
children and his sons. His traveling, vol-
unteering, and his active participation
in the All American Harley Owners
Group (HOG) chapter was his passion.
His adventures included looking for and
painting Kindness Rocks with his wife,
cruising, visiting lighthouses, riding his
Harley, camping, and spending time
with his family and friends.
Bud was known to all around him
as a man of esteemed character. His
leadership abilities, humbleness, and
unselfish acts earned the respect of the
many friends he gained everywhere he
traveled.
Bud is survived by his beloved wife
Debbie Fletcher; his sons Melvin (Bud-
dy) III (Becki) of Hubert, NC; Robert
(Ashley) of St. Leonard, MD; and his ad-
opted son, Christopher (Kelcie) of Whit-
mire, SC; father Melvin Sr. (Brenda) of
Hubert, NC; brothers Robert (Randy)
(Michele) of Aberdeen, MD; Rodney
of Darlington, MD; and sister Karen
(Mark) Hardin of (Cape Carteret, NC).
He was preceded in death by his mother;
Janet Virginia Fogle and brother; Ron-
ald Jay Fletcher.
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In 1973 Bud enlisted in the U.S. Navy
and soon deployed upon a remarkable
career. A true sailor, cruising the At-
lantic Ocean as a young Gunners Mate
Technician on Destroyers and Frigates
and advancing through the ranks to
retire with the Naval Criminal Investi-
gative Service (NCIS) as a Chief Petty
Officer. While a Chief, his leadership
was focused upon his sailors, where he
propelled his charges to achieve Com-
mand recognition at all of his ensuing
duty stations. Everyone was a shipmate
to this Chief. Bud retired after 20 years
of Highly Decorated and Honorable
Military Service (Navy Commendation
Medal (3); Navy Achievement Medal
(2); Sea SVC Ribbon (3); Good Con-
duct Medal (4); Oversea SVC Ribbon;
National Defense Service Medal; Navy
Unit Commendation; and Expert Pistol
Medal) and a few years later began an-
other 21-year career as a Civil Servant
for the United States Government.
Bud carried with him into his Na-
val Civil Service career a professional
dedication to protect the National Se-
curity interests of America and get the
job done! By now Bud was affection-
ately known by the family as the “Secret
Squirrel.” As the Logistics Director of
Aviation Support, he was the one called
in when things seemed impossible and
Bud would always work tirelessly until
a solution was achieved. Bud always
put people first, a leader and mentor, but
most importantly he was a teacher. Bud
strived to position his charges and team
to achieve more. He would say, “It’s the
people that get the job done,” and Bud
took care of his people. Over his 41
years of service; Bud was a Doer and
made things happen. He made a lasting
impression upon the many lives that had
the opportunity of walking with him
along his path.
Family will receive friends on Friday,
November 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American
Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A Funeral
Service will be held on Saturday, No-
vember 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at South-
ern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G.
Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. In-
terment will be private. There will be
a tribute motorcycle ride in Bud’s honor
following the funeral ceremony, end-
ing at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue
Squad and Fire Department, 13150 H.G.
Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688.
In lieu of flowers, the family also rec-
ommends donations be made in honor
of Bud Fletcher to the Charlotte Hall
Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall
Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 www.
charhall.org or the Calvert Marine
Museum, P. O. Box 97, Solomons, MD
20688 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
designated for the Maintenance and Res-
toration of the Drum Point Lighthouse.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.