John Franklin Readmond
January 9, 1937 ~ January 27, 2011
Services:
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in the Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will recited at 7:00 PM.
John F. “Tinky” Readmond, Sr., 74, of Hollywood, MD, died January 27, 2011 in St Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born January 9, 1937, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Emma Estelle (Wallace) Readmond. Mr. Readmond was the husband of Mary G. (Harding) Readmond whom he married in Orlando, Florida on February 4, 1967. Tinky is survived by his children; Sue Moody (Brian) of Disputana, VA, Brenda Readmond of Callaway, MD, John F. Readmond, Jr. of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Agnes Fergurson of Leonardtown, MD., Catherine Jones of La Plata, MD., Jeannie Davis of Bedford, TX., Joseph Lee Readmond, Robert Readmond and William C. Readmond all of Hollywood, MD. As well as grandchildren; Sydney Myers and Alisabeth Sigar and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother James P. Readmond. Mr. Readmond a was a lifelong St. Mary’s County Resident and worked at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Public Works, retiring in November 1993. Tinky enjoyed gardening, country music and guitar playing. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be James Harding, Robbie Tippett, Jimmy Hayden, Charlie Greenwell Jr., David Readmond, and Michael Readmond. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Bucky, Sue and Mike, we are so sorry for your loss. I know he’s so much better off, we’re the ones that suffer when we lose someone that we love. Thinking of you all. God Bless you. Hugs and Kisses.”
“Susie Q… I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad… I know that he and your Mom and Grannie will be watching you from above. All my love.”
“Bucky and the Readmond family: We are so sorry for your loss.He is at peace now in a serene place. There is no more pain and suffering. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“My deepest sympathy to his family. “
“I am so sorry , I just read about Tink,love you all.”
“Aunt Mary, Sue, Brenda and Frankie so very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. Uncle Tinky, you never had a negative attitude during your battle and always saw things on the bright side, Mom says her thoughts and prayers are with you all and that the garden you are about to enter is the most beautiful place of all. When you get to the gate Grandma will be waiting for you, since she is God’s most “SPECIAL” Angel, please kiss her and hug her tight for us and tell her how much she is missed. Love niece Doris, Sister Aggie and family.”
“Daddy, I miss you so much already. I know we will be together again someday. I miss your voice and long for the day when I can hear it again. I will always be your little girl. There is another hole in my heart that can never be filled. I take comfort in the fact that you and Momma are my angels keeping watch over me. With all my love, your daughter Sue”
“Sue,Brenda,and Frankie so sorry for the loss of your father. He is now in a special place and resting peacefully. Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you also. Love you all so much and God bless you all. Love, Aunt Jeanie “
“Mary, Brenda, & Frankie, My deepest sympathy to everyone. If you need anything, please let me know. “
“Mary,Brenda & Frankie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. If I can do anything please don’t hesitate to let me know. Love, Light and Blessings Always.”
“Aunt Mary if you need anything please don’t hasitate to call on us! We are here for you at this difficult time. Sorry Brenda and Frankie for your loss of your father, call if you need anything! He is out of pain now and with our father looking down on us.”
“Mary, Brenda, and Frankie…So sorry for your loss. Brandi, Shelli, and Alan also send prayers to all of you. We love you!”
“To The Readmond Family I’m so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless All.”
“So sorry for your loss, Tink was fun to be around and fun working with, god rest his soul, now he is in prace and will be watching over his family and friends, God Bless.”
“To the Readmond family. Sorry of your loss.Thinking of you all .”
“Daddy, I miss you already and it’s only been two days. Your passing has left another empty space in my heart that will never be filled again. Until we are together again know that I love you and will always be your little girl. Your daughter Sue “
“Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear this. May God bless and be with you though this. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Readmond Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To all the Readmond Families: We are so sorry about Tinky. May he rest in peace with no more pain.”
“Mary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your family. A special angel will be with you always. Keep those memories in your heart with you always.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, sorry for your loss.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Prayers go out to my sister Mary and her family.”
“To The Readmond Family, You have you deepest sympathy, and may your many wonderful memories help you through! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“TO ALL MY FAMILY, I PRAY GOD GIVES THE STRENGTH TO GET US THROUGH THE LOST OF OUR BELOVED UNCLE TINK. HE WAS A VERY LOVING MAN, WITH A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR. HE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH, BUT I KNOW HE IS AT PEACE AND WILL BE IN PAIN NO MORE. I LOVE YOU UNCLE TINK AND ALWAYS WILL .”
“Mary, Brenda & Family: You all have my deepest sympathy. We all worked at JJ Mailing, and he was such a sweet person. He always called me his sweeetie. RIP Tinky.”
“Mrs. Readmond may God be with you and your family at this time. I hope you find comfort in your cherished memories.”
“to the Readmond family. I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with you all. Tinky will be missed for sure. God bless you all”
“To all my family. We will miss Uncle Tinky so very much. He was a fun loving man. I know he is with our Nan and the rest of our loved ones in heaven now. He is in no more pain, and in God’s loving arms. Love you Uncle Tinky. You will be greatly missed. Love Candy Womble “
“Brenda, I’m so sorry for your loss. You will always have your memories of all your Friday lunches you two shared these past 2 years. My those memories comfort you when you are feeling the pain of his loss. Your dad is now at peace, and I’m so thankful you had the time to spend with him while he was here. You know I will always be there for you. Although he wasn’t my father, you will always remain my little sister and I love you! Mary and Frankie, I’m sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace until you meet again.”
“Bucky, Sue, Mike and the entire Readmond Family – so sorry to hear about Tinky’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.”