Kenneth William "Bill" Blystone, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 13, 2015 in Mechanicsville, MD. Bill was born November 13, 1930 in Ralph, PA. He was the son of the late Kenneth Edward Blystone and the late Eleanor Smiley Blystone.

He was an avid horseman, riding in many parades including the Cherry Blossom and Apple Blossom Parades. He also did Western re-enactments. Bill worked for the Department of Defense in Suitland, MD prior to his retirement.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Elaine Blystone; his daughters, Vicky Lynn Blystone (Michael Floyd) of Lusby, MD, Pamela Joy Delcher (Jeff) of LaPlata, MD, Kimberly Dawn Blystone (Richard Loveless) of Lusby, MD; brothers, Norman Blystone (Norma) of Fairchance, PA, Glen Blystone of Lakelynn, PA; sister, Elaine Blyington (Gil) of Smithfield, PA; grandchildren, Fred Hare (Erica), Gregory Hare, Alexandra Delcher, Randy Boarman, Steven Armstrong, Nicole Armstrong; great grandchildren, Dominic Hare, Anika Hare and Aaralyn Lucas.

Family will receive friends for Bill's Life Celebration on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield- Echols Funeral Home, P.A.