Walter Rupert Speith
April 25, 1949 ~ June 20, 2018
Walter Rupert Speith “Walt”, 69, of St. George’s Island, MD, formerly of Loudon County passed away on June 20, 2018 at his residence. Born on April 25, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Catherine Ann Wathen Speith and the late Jarrett Speith. Walt is survived by his siblings: Kathryn Speith and Patricia Bragg. Nieces and Nephews: Jesse Humphries, Jarrett Speith, Madeline Bragg and Liesel Bragg. Great-Niece and Great-Nephew: Lancelot Humphries and Evangeline Humphries.
Walt graduated from Ryken High School in 1967 and attended the University of Maryland. He was a self-employed Tile Setter.
Walter was highly respected in his trade as a Tiler and Brick Mason and was considered an artisan by many. He became friends with his many clients and their referrals kept him quite busy. Walter loved the outdoors and all of nature. He was an avid fisherman, archer and prolific gardener. He enjoyed preparing meals with his fresh catches and harvest. Throughout his life he was devoted to many pets including his pet deer Posh and Spice. Walter almost always had dogs, his last best friend was Shelby.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Lancelot Humphries, Madeline Bragg, Glen Mattingly and Eddie Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Liesel Bragg and Billy Bell.
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My beloved brother Walter, I will always miss you. I remain grateful for all the love and help you gave me thru out my life. Your loving sister, Prissy
My love and support go out to your whole family Walt. You were a funny guy who told some awesome stories, loved your sense of humor and your ability to laugh at yourself. Rest in peace and thank you for send that messenger to your Mom!
Walter was my friend. We shared gardening gossip and he told me many stories about fishing and the like. We did not share the same political views but we always had good conversation about it, calm and interesting. He was a real charmer! He never let me down until June 20th. It left a big hole. RIP my friend.
Uncle Walter was loved by many. He had a dry sense of humor that runs very strong in our family! He will be missed. Our love and prayers to you, Grandma Prissy (mom) and family. May the memories be sweet even in the grieving.
Love, Sara Humphries and family
Dear Kathy & family I am so saddened to hear of Walters passing. May God grant you strength & comfort in the days ahead. May the Lord lift up your hearts and minds in the coming days. The Halsey Family – Marie, Rich & Dylan 🙏🏼
Kathy.. my deepest condolences.. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. I will keep you all in my prayers in the days, weeks and months ahead as you miss your dear brother/son/uncle/friend.
Marian
To the family
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Take solace in knowing that the God of all comfort promises to comfort us in our trials (2 Cor 1:3,4). He also gives us the hope of being reunited with dear loved ones on earth through his son, Jesus Christ (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:29). Such comforting thoughts and loving friends can give us the strength to endure times like these.
Kate, Kathy and Patty, I am sorry to hear of Walters passing. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Walt, you have been such a good friend and fishing teacher. I will truly miss you and your funny stories.its going to take a while for your passing to sink in.I will surely miss calling you at midnight. We probably were the only two awake at that hour, but I always knew you would answer then. Walt,Walt,Walt, I surely do miss you.Blessings to all of Your family and you are in my prayers for peace and comfort from our Lord.
Dear Walt –
We miss you brother and friend.
We want you to know that you are the best tile artist in the tri-state area. You are the best fisherman in Maryland/Virginia and you honed your skills by fishing everyday that was weather permitting. We will never forget the great seafood feasts that you prepared. You were a real waterman.
Thank you for helping the Bell family. We have you everywhere in our homes and think of you as we look at our beautiful showers, kitchens, sidewalks, floors, barns, decks, boats, chimneys, fireplaces and the famous Taj Mahal at Driftwood Beach.
We love you. Bill Bell, Yvonne and family.