John Henry Unkle
February 8, 1931 ~ October 19, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 5:00vPM-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM.
John Henry Unkle, Sr, 80, of Charlotte Hall, MD, died October 19, 2011 at his residence. Born February 8, 1931, he was the son of the late James Unkle, Sr., and Pearl Marie (Morgan) Unkle. He was the husband of the late Edna Mae Huntington Unkle whom he married in Maddox, MD and whom preceded him in death in February, 2003. Mr. Unkle is survived by his children; Daniel Unkle (Karen) of Charlotte Hall, MD, John Unkle, Jr. (Karen) of Frederick, MD, Tina Marie Swart (Paul) of Clayton, NC, Mary Catherine Unkle of NC, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Uncle was preceded in death by a son Gregory M. Huntington. Mr. Unkle was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was the owner operator of Wood Craft Shop, Inc., in Alexandria, VA, as well as a local Tobacco Farmer until his retirement. Mr. Unkle served in the United States Army from September 9, 1952 until his honorable discharge on June 10, 1964. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: John H. Unkle, Jr., Bobby Devin Penkert, John H. Unkle, II, Daniel Brian Unkle, Bobby Devin Penkert, Jr., and Kenneth Russell. Contributions made be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“I am sorry for loss. Aunt Thelma keep your head high and be strong. John- Henry is in a better place. God will take care of him now. To his children Your father loved you all very much. He talked alot about you all. He was blessed to have each and everyone of you and you him. Everyone will be in my and my churches prayers.”
“We wish to express our sorrow for your loss. Uncle John, is at peace and with Aunt Edna now and both will continue to watch over each of you forever.”
“Im so sorry to hear of Johns passing.. May you all be strong and may him and Edna be together again!!”
“So Sorry to hear of uncle John’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May John be in peace now. “
“To all the family, I wish to send my condolences. John was a classmate of mine at Sacred Heart School. I lost contact with him after graduating from Sacred Heart. Those were the good old days. God bless you all. I was Helen Gibson.”
“To all of the family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Uncle John and Aunt Edna be at peace now together.God Bless and be strong. Joan Diehl”
“Bobby & Family, I am sorry to here about the passing of your Grandfather. Our family will keep yours in our thoughts & prayers. Please let us know if you need anything during this difficult time.”
“Sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and comfort in the days ahead with good memories! Don’t be sad John is in the arms of the angels now! “
“Danny, Karen & family – On behalf of Mom, Dad, and I please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. He had to be a great father since you were such a great son. We are with you in thought and prayer.”
“Sorry for the loss of your father. May the words at Acts 24:15, bring you hope. Resurrection is a standing up again, a coming to life. It is what Jesus did for Lazarus(John 11:43-44) and promise to do for our loved ones.-John 5:28-29 Draw comfort from this promise, from each other and your good memories.”
“I was very sorry to hear of Uncle John’s passing. Be assured that he is happy that he has finally reunited with Aunt Edna.”
“Bobby, I’m sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Remember brother, he is in a much better place, looking down upon us with a smile on his face. Keep the faith my friend.”
“Very sorry about the loss of your father.”
“Bobby – We are really sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you guys need anything at all you know where to find us. “