Kirk Russell Fones
October 10, 1946 ~ December 3, 2015
Kirk R. Fones, 69, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on December 3, 2015 surrounded by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and sisters. Born on October 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Margaret Brawley, and William Fones. Kirk was the loving husband of Mary A. Fones, whom he married on July 17, 1965 in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Kirk is survived by his children: Michelle (Ricky) Kohut, of Waldorf, MD, Karen (Stevie) Mistretta, Maggie (Greg) Redman both of Hollywood, MD, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Siblings; Jug (Mary) Brawley of Tulsa, OK, Nancy (Dan) Ford, and Dorothy (Danny) Vallandingham both of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother Steven Fones. Kirk graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1964; he was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and he was a waterman.
Kirk lost his courageous battle with cancer, his granddaughters Taylor and Sarah were their Pops primary caregiver for his last days. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed his weekly card games with the boys. He worked with his hands building birdhouses, and playhouses for his grandchildren. Kirk loved water skiing, snow skiing, crabbing, oystering and the water. Kirk loved his boat the “Mama Dot”, his family, and was the greatest Pop. Kirk and Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating and Rev. Sheldon Reese co-officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Michael Emory, Kirk Prinsen, Kyle Vallandingham, Steven Potts, Daniel Vallandingham, and Mickey Emory. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Donald Hill, Freddy Clark, Ed Ski, Gary Garner and Barry Mattingly.
Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Methodist Church 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636.
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So sorry for your loss kirk was a good guy He will be greatly missed the Lord has picked another flower from his garden on earth for his bouquet in heaven God Bless Peace & Love to all the family
mary and family i am so sorry for your loss. he looked so good at the boat races in leonardtown. he will never be forgotten. god bless.
mary,and family,
heard just the other day from danny that kirk wasn’t doing well. wanted to stop by and say hi but it wasn’t much use by then. kirk was a good guy, first remember him when he was on the track team at leonardtown high on the back st. so sorry for your loss. hang on to the good memories and they may help ease the pain. sincerely…
We are saddened to hear that Kirk passed away. He was a good person and friend and will be missed by many. Our sincerest condolences to the Fones family.
My nephew, Kirk, is one of the most respected men I know. He will be sorely missed. All my love and sympathy to Mary and the family.
To Fones Family
I share your deep sorrows. A gentleman of the world,
Kirk’s eyes brought a climate of compassion to the room. Always extending a wise sense of humor to humans and his Clark’s Landing
on the vine organic tomatoes. He left us a legacy ladder of compassionate to climb. Our shoes are laced with strong memories.
Mary, Michelle, Karen & Maggie,
We are sad for you today, Kirk was a wonderful person, husband, father and friend. He will always be in our memories. Please let us know, if we can help you in any way. Love, Dal & Jini
Mary and all of Kirk’s family, You are all in our prayers. When you think of Kirk, You think of him being one of the Hollywood boys. Waterman, sport fan, boat racer, fixer of what’s broke, a great Husband, Dad,& Pop, he did it all. He’s left memories that you’ll cherish forever. Close your eyes, think of him, and he’ll be there for you. Take care, The Thompson family
Dear Mary & Family: We are so sorry for Kirk’s passing, we worked with Kirk many years ago at SMECO. He was always a friend and a joy to be around. We will keep you and family in our prayers. “God Bless”
Karen and Family! We are so sorry for your loss of your Father! It is so hard to lose a parent but, know that he will always be with you. Hold all the wonderful memories close within your heart! We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time!
Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry for the loss of Kirk. He was such a sweet and beautiful person. Our little community is poorer for Kirk’s no longer being a part of it and we will continue to miss him.
Mary and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of you. We pray that knowing Kirk is now at peace will bring you all comfort. RIP Kirk.
Mary, Michelle, Karen & Maggie,
We are sad to hear the passing of Kirk. Kirk was a great person, husband, father, granddad and friend. Always enjoyable to be with. will be truly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mary, I was so sorry to hear about Kirk. I know it’s been many years since I have seen you but please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now during this very sad period in your lives. May God let all your wonderful memories of him carry you through this and bring some smiles to your faces. God Bless!
We are saddened to hear that Kirk passed away. we went to Leonardtown High in 1964
Mary and family, Kirk was a great man who’ll be missed by all. A Hollywood boy through and through. He loved being a good husband, dad, waterman, fixer of everything, but especially being a grandfather. You could see it in his face in any pics with the kids. He’ll always be there for you, just shut your eyes and talk to him. Many were waiting to greet him. He’ll be in our thoughts and prayers. Howard, Kerrie, Melanie, & Sarah
Mary, So sorry for your loss, Kirk will be missed by so many people who knew him and loved him. What a wonderful man he was, he left a impression on everyone he met, will miss that wonderful smile. Prayers for you and your family.
To the Fones family. We are very sorry for the lose of Kirk. He was a loving and caring father. It was a pleasure to know such a good man.
My deepest condences to you Mary, Karen, Maggie, and Michelle. Kirk was such a great man and I will always cherish the time I spent with him early in my life. Back then I thought he was just teaching me his love of crabbing but as I got older I realized he had actually taught me so much more.
Dear Mary and family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Nancy and Family,
Pete and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother.
We did not know Kirk but you always spoke so fondly of him.
I’m sure you all have many wonderful memories
to hold near and dear.
Sincerely,
Lisa Briscoe
Dear Mary and family, I was saddened to hear of Kirk’s passing.Kirk was a kind gentle man and Mary the love and devotion you had for each other was something wonderful to see. I am so sorry I couldn’t pay my respects in person but I wanted you to know I was thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mary and Family,
We were saddened to read of Kirk’s passing. He was a kind and loving father to all of your children and certainly enjoyed the years of softball Karen played. We have thought of all of you often since we left St. Mary’s County. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Deepest condolences to each of you.
So sorry to hear of his passing. Kirk was a very sweet man. Sending prayers for him and his family.
To Mary and Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God Bless you all.
Mary and all of Kirk’s family. My love, thoughts and prayer are with you. Such an incredibly nice guy. Seems all the good ones are being called home. Love Lynn
Was very sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing he was a great friend during our school years, he could always make me laugh, I know he will be missed by many. He is in a better place. Mary, you are in my prayers.
Mary & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kirk was an amazing man know matter what he always had a smile. Always loved talking to him about working on the water with my dad. He will always be with you.
Mary, Karen, and family – So sorry to hear about Kirk. I was telling my girls last night about him…was easy going and friendly, always had a smile, and made the best basketball court. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.