John Francis Pingleton
June 15, 1935 ~ February 11, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 5:00- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM and Optimist prayers will be said at 7:10 PM.
John Francis “Johnny P.” Pingleton, 72, of Clements, MD died Monday, February 11, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Johnny was born on June 15, 1935 in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was the son of the late Joseph Austin Pingleton and Julia Helen Hill Pingleton. He was the husband of Sarah Jean Hammett Pingleton, whom he married on September 3, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. He is survived by his brother Wayne Austin Pingleton and his wife Carol Ann of Bushwood, MD. Johnny was preceded in death by his brother George Arthur Pingleton and his granddaughter Ann Mary Pilkerton. He is survived by his children Glenda Marie Quade and her husband Wayne of La Plata, MD, Joseph Patrick Pingleton and his wife Natalie of Clements, MD and Kimberly Ann Pilkerton and her husband William “Billy” of California, MD. In addition, he is survived by his sister-in-laws Barbara Ann Gardner and her husband Thomas “Bing” of California, MD, Mary Agnes Plunkett and her husband Russell of Clements, Nancy Lee Miller and her husband Tom of Fayetteville, PA and Rita Catherine Farr and her husband Joseph “Jay” of Leonardtown, brother-in-law Howard Vincent “Butch” Hammett, Jr. and his wife Judi of Amherst, VA and his four grandchildren, Haley Christine Quade, Allison Renee Deese, Jessica Cecelia Pilkerton and Jacob Patrick Pingleton. Johnny attended Margaret Brent High School. His work experience included Bailey Express, Mattingly Trucking and Pilkerton’s Service Center. He worked for the International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee in Washington, D.C. for 25 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Also, he was dedicated to the responsibilities of being a good shipping & receiving clerk. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood, MD for nearly 40 years. He was a very active and dedicated member of the Seventh District Optimist Club for 38 years. He loved NASCAR races, Dirt Track Racing and playing cards with his friends Tucker, Richard, Phil, Jimmy, Joe and Smitty. In addition, he looked forward to the annual family and extended family vacations in Ocean City, Maryland. Public viewing will be on Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. with prayers being said at 7:00 P.M. at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. The Seventh District Optimist Club prayers will be cited at 7:10 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Very Reverend Francis J. Early, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Austin Pingleton, Joe Farr, Vince Hammett, Chris Norris, Greg Plunkett and Francis Guy. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Seventh District Optimist Club Members. Memorial contributions can be made to The Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD, 20618 and/or The Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD, 20609.
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“Sarah Jean and family: Dave and I were so sorry to hear about Johnny P. I am so thankful that I got to have a brief visit with him during our last trip to Maryland (thank you, Nancy). Deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“Dear Sarah, You know better than anyone what a truly sweet person Johnny P. was. My husband, Mike, joins me in sending you and your children our condolences. I can’t imagine going to the 8:00A.M. Mass at Sacred Heart and not seeing him sitting with Jimmy and Myrtle. You will miss him terribly but may take comfort that he is in Heaven with all the relatives and friends there. You and your children will be kept in our prayers. “
“Sara Jean, My thoughts and prayers are with you. After going through this two times, I am not going to say it is easy, but believe me the Lord will give you strength to carry on. Mary Frances Abell “
“We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this Times,”
“Sarah and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Johnny was a wonderful person. He gave so much back to this community. When I was sick Johnny came to my house and sat with me. You will never know what that meant to me. I will miss him more than words can express. He was a true Optimist in every sense of the word. We are here if you need us. Take care, Bill “
“Sarah Jean, Pinky, Glenda, & Kim: You’re in our thoughts and prayers. I’m going to miss waving to him on his porch & up in the stands at the track. We’re going to greatly miss Johnny P. Please let us know if there’s anything you need. Sincerely, Tonya & J.F. Williams”
“Our Thoughts and prayers are with you Im Johnnys cousin in N.C.”
“Sarah and Family:We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy”
“Glenda and family, So sorry for your loss. Keep the memories close to your hearts and he will be with you always. Take care of one another during the difficult days ahead…..”
“Sarah,Joey,Glenda,Kim,Wayne and families, Remember all the good times you shared and be thankful for them. This is truly a shock but he was fortunate that he had no long term suffering and pain.We are very sorry and know that the 7th district will miss him tremendously.We are here for you if you need anything.”
“Sarah Jean and Family we are sorry to hear about Johnny. He was one person that always spoke and loved to joke around. Our thoughts are with you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, I will think of Johnny everytime we go to the beach, he loved to tease about going to Ocean City, and of course we will look for him sitting on the front porch. He is in heaven with mom and I am sure they are looking down on us now. “
“Sarah & family: We are very sorry to hear about Johnny. He will be missed. Sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral but we are in Florida. Hope all goes well and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
“Sarah and family: Shocked to hear of your and our loss. Prayers and sympathy extened to all. He will be in good hands with friends waiting for him in heaven.”
“johnny p you will be deeply missed you allways had time to shoot the breeze the dirt track wont be the same when i look up at your seat.”
“Sarah, Glenda & Family: We are sorry for you loss. Johnny was a good friend with a kind heart that everyone could count on. He made trips to Michigan fun. We will keep all of you in our prayers.”
“Mrs. Pingleton, Kim, Glenda and Joey I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Pingleton was such a nice and thoughtful man. I am going to miss the magazines that he always put in my mailbox about Dale Earnhardt. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call. Take Care and God Bless. Sincerly, Beth Ronnie, Lisa and Rob Ward “
“Sarah: Breavement is so personnal that few of us, unless we have experienced it ourselves can comprehend its grief. I know your courage will help you through this rough time. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the death of Jhonny P. OUR FRIEND.”
“Sarah Jean & Family: So sorry to hear of the death of Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will always have your cherished memories and your faith to help you through this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. Doris & Skip Jones”
“Sarah, Glenda and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.”
“You never knew where you would run into Johnny P, but you could always count on the dirt track. We’re going to miss him. Sarah Jean and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“”Sarah and Family: I am sorry for your loss, he will be very missed. It will not be the same to drive by his house and not have him sitting on the front porch to say HI. “
“We are so sorry to hear about Johnny P. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Johnny P lives the Optimist Creed everyday of his life. He greeted every creature he met with a smile. He will be dearly missed by all his 7th Dist.Optimist members. There are very few people in this world who can leave a lasting impression on everyone he met, Johnny P was one of those few. Sarah Jean, Pinky , Glenda and Kim our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, If you need anything do not hesitate to call, we will be there”
“Sarah and Family; We both loved Johnny very much and he will be deeply missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. George & I have so many memories of all the good times with Johnny P in OC.”
“Sarah and Family: So sorry to hear about Johnny. Wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“IM SORRY FOR UR LOSS, JOHNY WAS A VERY DEDICATED MAN, IM GONNA MISS HIM, HE LOVED GOING TO THE DIRT TRACK AND ENJOYED JUST PLAYING A FEW GAMES OF CARDS WITH HIS BUDDYS. ALWAYS A MAN THAT WOULD CHEER U UP AND ALWAYS NEW WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE COUNTY, AND ALWAYS HAS HIS HOT CUP OF COFFEE AT ABELLS DINER EVERY AM.”
“Johnny P – I hear heaven has dirt track races on Friday nights. Thanks for all the memories. You will surely be missed by all. Turkey”
“Sarah, Pinky and family; know that you have been blessed with the knowledge and love of an exceptional man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort during this time into our Lord, Jesus Christ. “
“There will never be another Johnny P. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family at this time.”
“Sarah & Family: So sorry to hear about Johnny P…He will be missed by so many people in this area..I always gave him a honk of the horn when I went by and he was on the porch…I will continue to do this just to remember him..Ruth & I considered Johnny our friend and we will miss him…Let us all just remember all the good times we had with him while he was here with us..He was a good man…”
“Sarah, Glenda, Joey and Kim, Johnny was a special man. He will be remembered always. He was very good to Jason and always asked about him. He will be missed by us both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Glenda & Family: We’re sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We hope you may find some comfort knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rod & Lorraine “
“Poppy, we love and miss you so much! We’ll miss you sitting on the front porch with us this summer. Haley, Allison, Jessica, and Jake. -your grandkids.”
“Loving thoughts & prayers are with you all. Wish I could Be there….Love you.”
“Sarah & Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time in your life just remember all of the good times that you have had and your faith and love will get you through this difficult time in your life. Will having coffee some mornings with Johnny P. at Abells. Johnny and your family have always been very good friends. Our thoghts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
“Sarah and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Johnny had a gift of friendship that is going to be missed by all. Our prayers to you all.”
“Sarah Jean, Glenda, Joey, Kim & Billy- I was shocked to hear about Johnny P. Bob and I would see him out often. He always made me smile or gave me a hard time 😉 Even though words cannot truly comfort you, they can in some small way, express the depth of care and concern that’s felt for you now.”
“Sarah Jean, Glenda, Joe, and Kim, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Johnny was a wonderful man, and to know him was to love him. May your cherished memories help guide you through this difficult time in your lives. I’m confident Daddy was “on hand” to help welcome him into heaven.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Johnny was always quick with a warm greeting and a wonderful smile. He will be missed.”
“Sarah Jean and Family: Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Johnny P. was one of a kind. His smile, love of the community and true spirit of Optimism will be truly missed. We will keep your family in our prayers and please don’t hesitate to call on your Optimist Family for anything. “
“Pinky, Natalie and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our hearts go out to your entire family. Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. “
“WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.”
“WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY FROM ALL OUR MEMBERS.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult loss. You have our deepest sympathy.”
“Sarah and Family, Johnny P. was a long-term dedicated Optimist member and a model for all of us to copy. His good humor and his love for our organization will be sorely missed. His memory lives on for many of us and will bring a smile to our faces and relaxation to our stressful thoughts. God be with you all. In Optimism!”
“Sarah Jean, Glenda, Joey, and Kim; I’m so sorry to hear about Johnny P. I know only to well the heartache and grief this brings to you all. Remember Johnny and talk about the good times as much as you can — it’s the memories and conversation that will get you through the bad days. Johnny P. was one of the few people that still called me “LuLu” every time he saw me — I’ll miss that. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Luanne and family “
“Sarah and family:Sorry to hear about your loss. I know you will miss this man in your life but he lives with you in your hearts. We will all miss him sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch! Take care of each other.”
“Sarah, my dear friend: I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss my good friend. To you and the family I send my deepest sympathy and love to all. Frankie”
“Sarah Jean and family, we sure will miss Johnny P., he always brightened up a day with his smile.”
“Sarah, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Johnny will be missed by all.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Johnny’s family. His kindness and smile will be missed.”
“”We our deeply saddened to hear about Johnny P. I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.” “
“Sarah Jean & family, we were so saddened to hear about Johnny P. We are truly sorry for your loss. Johnny P always had a smile on his face and will be truly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Sarah Jean please know that our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. As everyone knows Johnny was truly a wonderful man and will surely be missed. Even after Dad and Mom passed he made sure we continued to be included in the Optimist Club Father’s Day picnic. There will always be wonderful memories.”
“SARAH AND FAMILY:SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHNNY.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.”
“EVERYTIME I DROVE BY YOUR HOUSE YOU WOULD WAVE TO ME. YOU WERE A KIND HEARTED MAN.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.”
“Sarah and family,We were so sorry to learn of Johnny’s death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Sarah, Glenda, Joey & Kim: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Good memories and prayer will help to get you through this hard time. We will keep all of you in our prayers.”
“Sarah Jean and Family we are so sorry about Johnny P. He will be greatly missed. I’ll miss talking to him every other week when I was by. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call if you need anything. Speedy & Barbara Sue Nelson (or as Johnny P. always called me “Sue Barbara”) “
“I was so sorry to hear about Johnny passing away. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Sarah Jean, Glenda, Joey, Kim, Wayne and all of Johnny’s family we would like to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless you and give you strength.”
“Sarah, Glenda and family we are sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Remember there is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My the Holy Spirit give you peace. “
“Dear Mr. Pingleton, Glenda, Pinky, Kim and extended family, My family and I send our deepest sympathy to you all with the loss of Mr. Pingleton. Take comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord. Glenda and Haley, if there is anything Lauren and I can do, please let us know. You are in our prayers. Friends are always there for you, no matter how far apart they may live or how seldom they see each other anymore. God love you and take comfort in knowing that you have a very special angel with you now and always. “
“Sarah and family, We are sorry for your great loss. Our prayers are with you. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of sadness.”
“Sarah Jean and Family: We were deeply saddened and so truly sorry for the loss that you and all who knew Johnny will have to live with. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God’s love comfort you and help ease your pain. “
“Our deepest sympathy to Sarah Jean and all the family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. We will always remember his friendly greeting and his smile whenever he saw someone he knew. Please know that our thoughts and prayers have been, are, and will be with all of you.”
“Sarah Jean – My cousin Carole Dean sent me Johnny’s notice. I’m so sorry to hear about his death. I have fond memories of you both, as well as of your sister, Mary Agnes. Please know that you have friends in Seattle, Washington that have you in their prayers. Pat and Ken”
“Dear Sarah and Family,We will miss Johnny at the Family gatherings. We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this sad time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will try to get in touch with you soon. “
“We send you our sincere sympathy. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you in these sad and lonely days without your Johnny P. Let all the fond memories you carry in your heart help you through the days ahead. God Bless You All.”
“Sarah Jean and Family: Just “heard” about Johnny P’s passing. He will be missed but will be remembered by many. God Bless you.”
“Johnny P. I will miss you alot.Sarah and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.Take care and God Bless!”
“To the Pingleton Family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Johnny P. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him but he was a wonderful man & will be missed a lot. I’ve got a lot of great memories of all the good times at the dirt track & Anderson’s Bar we all shared. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers. “
“SARAH & FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHNNY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TODAY. FAREWELL JOHNNY!”
“Sarah,Glenda,Pinky and Kim, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. You were blessed to have Johnny P in your lives as we all were. He was also so blessed to have you, Sarah and all the love you gave to him over the years, and the joy and love from yours and Johnnys children and grandchildren. Johnny had a wonderful life and he lived it to the fullest.”
“Sarah Jean and family, I was saddened to hear of Johnny’s death. My Mother, Mary Catherine Bell, and I send you our condolences and prayers. May God’s love and guidance help you through this most sorrowful time.”
“Sarah Jean and family, I was sorry to hear about Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Glenda, so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Your dad will be in our prayers. God bless all of you. “
“We are saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. “
“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest condolences to the family.”
“Dear Sara Jean and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My good friend Kathy Norris told me of your husbands passing while I was away on a ski trip. Sorry I could not attend the prayer services. Wish I could have been here to give you a hug. You are in my prayers. God bless, Mary Ann, an old friend.”
“Sarah, I know you’re going to miss Johnny so much. We’re all going to miss him too, especially in the evenings, sitting out on the porch. He was the first one there at my accident and thank God you were both there for my daughter in law. I hope we can be there for you when/if you ever need us. Johnny won’t ever be forgotten. Take care of yourself now. Love to all the family. “
“WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHNNY FOR HIS LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS.WE FEEL ENRICHED FOR HAVING KNOWN HIM AND SO GRATEFUL FOR THE GOOD TIMES WE SPENT WITH ALL OF YOU OVER THE YEARS.JOHNNY WAS FOREVER MAKING US LAUGH WITH HIS MANY STORIES THAT HE SO LOVED TO TELL.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. “
“I miss you.”