James Aloysius Wathen, "Mexican", 20, of Brandywine, MD formerly from Lexington Park, MD, passed away on May 2, 2015 in Cumberland, MD. Born on June 22, 1994 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Colleen Morgan of Avenue, MD and Roger Wathen, Sr. and Step Mother Margaret Quade of Lexington Park, MD. James is survived by his girlfriend Kimberly Figgins. James is survived by his step children: Kimberly Garcia, Wilson Garcia, and Jalisa Garcia all of Brandywine, MD. Siblings: Adriane Dupont and Angela Carter both of Avenue, MD, Roger Wathen, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD, and Virginia Wathen-Fender of Mechanicsville, MD. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Leighana Garcia.

He attended Great Mills High School, and worked as a handyman. James loved playing with his stepchildren, nieces, and nephews, and he loved hunting and being outdoors.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Keith Gascon officiating in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Josh Quade, Brian Quade, Wayne Wathen, Roger Wathen, Jr., Alan Quade, and Ryan Lankford. Honorary Pallbearer will be Carol Wathen. Contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653, and/or the Bay District Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 1440 California, MD 20619. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.