James Wesley Ham
January 13, 1930 ~ June 16, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
James Wesley “Jim” Ham, 78, of Leonardtown, MD died June 16, 2008 at his residence. Born January 13, 1930 in Detroit. MI he was the son of James Earl and Kate McCardal Ham. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Marie Ham whom he married on March 21, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his children James E. Ham of Baltimore, MD, Shawn Curtis and her husband John and Chris Wilson and his wife Dawn all of Leonardtown, MD; sister: Betty J. Ham of Milwaukee, WI and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl J. Wilson and his brother Frank M. Ham. Jim moved to St. Mary’s County in 1972 from Wisconsin. He worked as a maintenance worker at St. Mary’s Square, Lexington Park, MD for 10 years until his retirement in 1987. He served in the U.S. Marines for 3 years from 1948 – 1952 where he received the Purple Heart award. He was a member of D.A.V. organization. He enjoyed spending time with his family and meeting friends at McDonalds and helping others. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Chris Wilson, John Curtis, Matthew Wilson, David Hayden, Jr., Richard Pratt and Mitchel Watts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brandon Curtis, Kaylyn Curtis, Cheryl Wilson, Autumn Bowles and Kelsey Davis. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Shawn & Family, I am so sorry 2 hear of Mr. Ham passing away! He was a kind & dear man! Everytime He would be waiting 4 the kids in elem. school he would always stop & chat w/me! I know he is in Heaven looking down on U’ll as Ur guardian angel! God has a blessed angel w/him! My thoughts & prayers r w/U all! Shirley, Samantha & Cory Trossbach & Guy Combs”
“Dot,Jim & Family We are very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim was a wonderful person who will be missed by all that knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.”
“My family and me are very sorry for your loss. He was a nice man, everytime I walked with Matt over to the house he always said hi and asked how I was. I didnt really know him that well but what I did know of him he was sweet. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.”
“We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a great person.He is now under gods wing,and is one of the honorable angels god picked to help with his many journeys.Your family will be in our prayers.Jim will always be looking down on us,he will be greatly missed by us all.His memory will stay in our hearts always.”
“Mrs Ham and family, It is with a heavy heart that I send my most sincere condolences. Mr Ham was such a sweet man and had a heart of gold. He never knew a stranger and always had a big smile on his face.The thing I will remember most was his love for his family. You all were the love of his life. May your many wonderful memories keep him close to your heart forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bev”
“I miss you grandpa but I know your always with me where ever I go I love you very much.”