James Kenneth "Jim" Bohle

James “Jim” Kenneth Bohle, 81, of Mechanicsville, MD died suddenly on June 8, 2023 at his home. Born on February 17, 1942 in Oraville, MD, he was the son of the late John Egon Bohle and Louise Madeline Buckler Bohle. As a boy Jim attended Oraville Elementary School and Margaret Brent. He was employed as a Utility Lineman with Smeco for 40 years before retiring in 1999. Jim was a hardworking, kind hearted and knowledgeable husband, father, godfather and friend. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed spending his time fishing, boating, woodworking, doing his own taxidermy and throwing darts. He was an avid hunter who hunted many animals including turkeys, squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs. But his main passion in life was deer hunting. He also loved spending time with his dog, a white Bichon named Tobi who was his faithful companion that knew just when to climb in his lap for a treat. Back in the day you could find him spending many late evenings in the “Dog House” laughing and drinking beer with many of his friends. While others were trying to call it quits Jim was always saying “just one more!” Even after suffering a stroke in 2013, Jim still enjoyed trips to Ocean City, Maryland, Williamsburg, Virginia and Mechanicsville, Virginia. He liked riding around the farm on his buggy, sitting in his recliner at the pool and taking many trips to Costco. Jim is survived by his wife, Helen M. Bohle of Mechanicsville, MD whom he was married to for 39 years until his death; his daughters, Debbie Bohle (Cindy) of Mechanicsville, MD and Becky Bohle (Ambrose) of Mechanicsville, MD; his siblings Christine “Tootie” Armbrester of White Plains, MD, Fred Bohle (Julia) of Mechanicsville, MD, Carole Ann Tyng of St. Charles, MD, Frank Bohle (Ruth) of Myersville, MD, Jerry Bohle (Wanda) of Charleston, SC, and Mary Lou Bohle of Charleston, SC and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother John E. Bohle II, his step son Jamie Dean Stiles and his son in law John Christman Jr. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be private. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Armand “Buster” Pomerleau III, Dylan Pomerleau, Brett Pomerleau, Dave Appleby, Leonard Morgan, and Jeff Buckler.