James "Rudy" Pilkerton
December 22, 1933 ~ August 17, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 10:00AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medley's Neck, MD with Father Bob Kosty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
James Rudolph “Rudy” Pilkerton, 79, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 17, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 22, 1933 in Mechanicsville-Trent Hall Farm, he was the son of the late Zachariah and Matilda Rencher Pilkerton. Rudy was the loving husband of Linda Mae Adams Pilkerton, whom he married on August 7, 1965 in St. Georges Church Valley Lee, MD. James is survived by his children; Thomas Pilkerton and John Keaton both of Leonardtown, MD., Kimberly Phillips of Lexington Park, MD., and Mark Schoenwetter of Nashville, TN., and 2 grandchildren. Rudy is also survived by his siblings; Mildred Wood, Mary C. Stone, L. Woodrow Hill, Ellen Hewitt, Thomas Hill, Patricia Wood, Theodore Sydnor, Michael Hill Gladys Long, Mildred Hall, Sandra Guy, and Kathleen Hindt. James is preceded in death by his son Anthony Rudolph Pilkerton, siblings; Edna Thompson, Ignatius Pilkerton, Henry Pilkerton, Theodora Grinder, Lillian Hill, Bernard Pilkerton, Margaret Wood, Gladys Baltimore, Martha Pribble, Pauleen Nagle, Martin Pilkerton, and Joseph Hill. Rudy was a farmer and worked on his family farm in Leonardtown, MD for 60 years retiring in October of 2009. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and enjoyed farming, fishing, horseshoes, gardening, dancing to country music, joking and reminiscing about the past.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM, followed by the Knights of Columbus prayers in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Bob Kosty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Mike Hill, Allen Quade, Johnathan Lachkovic, Mike Abell, Arnold Goldsborough, and Ron Vause.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Linda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Linda and family; So sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. Remember the good times. You now have a guardian angel watching over you. Prayers being sent to help you thru this difficult time.”
“Aunt Linda an boys we will always remember him as he would want us to as the happy man who dearly loved his family . Our prayers our with you and the boys “
“Tom, Miss Linda and Family, please know that the members are thinking of you during this time of sadness. We will be here for anything you need. Sending Peace and Understanding.”
“”You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. “”
“Linda and family, very sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing, will keep you in my prayers. Remember all the good times.”
“LINDA AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOU’LLS LOST RUDY.RUDY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.GLAD I GOT TO KNOW HIM.”
“Linda & Family – Deepest sympathy to Uncle Rudy’s family during this time of sorrow and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow. May God grant Uncle Rudy eternal rest.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. He is now at peace with our Good Lord! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Our most sincere concolences to your family.”
“Our deepest sympathy to the family. We will miss seeing him at our dances at the barn.”
“Linda and family. My prayers on for you during this difficult time. Ruddy was such a nice person always smiling and friendly. He is now your guardian angel. Ellen Ball”
“Linda and Family, Sorry for your loss. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. RIP Rudy!”
“To the Pilkerton Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficlt time.”
“Linda & Family, We wish to tell you how much we enjoyed Rudy. No one could tell a story like he could and we would laugh and laugh. I really loved the scrapple story and the one about cold turnips. Also the Gravy and chickens. We will never forget him. He was one of a kind and our hearts break for your loss, not only for today but for this last part of his life that you had to watch as he folded. We love you all. Phil& Ginger”
“Linda, I am saddened by Rudy’s death. During the time that I used to spend at the Dick Abell farm, Rudy was always very happy and cheerful. I know that he worked really hard and that you were the love of his life. I am glad that he is at peace. Thanks Jack Perry (Eddie’s friend)”
“Linda and family – Rudy was one of the nicest men I’ve ever known. He earned his wings a long time ago and is watching over you now. “
“Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May you all find comfort in the love of family and friends. God Bless and Take Care Ruby”
“” To the Pilkerton Family.. Rudy was a good man and will be missed by many… John would always come home from work and tell stories of what happen today on the farm…Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.. “
“May He Rest In Peace. I have known Rudy just about all my life. He was always smiling and laughing and just a good man. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Aunt Linda, John and Tommy – Bernie and I will miss Uncle Rudy very much. We will always remember the good times that we all had with him. He always went out of his way to help everyone in need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Rudy, you are a good man and one that will truely be missed. Prayers go out to the entire family!”
“Linda and family. My prayers on for you during this difficult time”
“Linda, Tommy and John – Rudy was one of the nicest people we’ve known. He was a very good friend and a great neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. “
“Linda and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for Rudy and you all”
“My deepest sympathy to the family. May fond memories and the peace of knowing that your Love and Dedication made his final days as comfortable as possible, give you peace in your time of sorrow. “
“My deepest sympathy in this difficult time.”
“Linda – Rudy was such a nice person. We really enjoyed the time we spent with him at family reunions. Our prayers are with you and your children.”
“Tom and family, I was sorry to hear about Uncle Rudy. Mom thought the world of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Tommy, my sincerest condolences on your father’s passing. There is no more pain. Hold on to you memories. God bless you all.”
“Tom and family, while it is so hard to lose a parent, just know that your Dad is in heaven as God needed another angel. He will be with you always in your memories and in your heart. May God comfort you in these hard times.”
“Dear Linda and Family Rudy will be missed by everyone who knew him. He had such a great sense of humor and was always so friendly and helpful to everyone. May he rest in peace.”