William Bean "Bill" Cameron, Jr.

William B. Cameron, “Billy”, 71, of Hollywood, MD, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024 at his home. Born on August 13, 1952, he was the son of the late William B. Cameron, Sr. and the late Edna Evans Cameron. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD, Billy grew up on a tobacco farm in Hollywood and was a graduate of Chopticon High School, class of 1972. In 1986 he married Donna Lee Miller at St. John’s Church, Hollywood, MD. They were married for 24 years until Donna’s passing in 2010. He was the faithful companion of Dorthy Miller of Loveville, MD for the last 10 years until her passing on July 13, 2024. Billy is survived by his children, Daniel and Joanna Cameron, both of Hollywood, MD; his brothers, Peter Cameron (Mary) of Chaptico, MD and Joseph Cameron of Leonardtown, MD, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Billy was a long-time classic car enthusiast and the proud owner of a 1965 Ford Falcon that could be seen at nearly every Southern Maryland-area car show. Each year he was instrumental in organizing the Knights of Columbus classic car show at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, MD. He was also a life-long member of the Knights. Billy enjoyed working the photo booth at Potomac Speedway for a number of years, selling the photos his wife, Donna, took as track photographer. He was employed at Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in the Supply Department for 34 years, retiring in 2013. Billy was a gentle, caring man who spent his life thinking of others. He was always available to lend a helping hand and was a devoted father to his children. He will surely be missed by his friends and family. The family will receive friends for visitation on August 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. The following day, August 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Cameron, Dillan Keefe, Donnie Miller, Jr., Micky Dillow, Jerry Hicks, and Corey Cooper. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. John’s Knights of Columbus Council, 7914, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 12221 Merit Drive #1950, Dallas, TX 75251. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.