Hungerford, James Robert, Sr.
Birth: Wednesday, October 15, 1930 in Charles County, Maryland
Residence: Indian Head, Maryland
Death: Monday, June 04, 2018 at the age of 87
Laid to Rest: Saturday, June 09, 2018 in the St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, Maryland
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On October 15, 1930, James Robert (Bobby) Hungerford was born into this world in Charles County. Bobby was the treasured son of the late Robert E. Hungerford and Margaret Hungerford. He was peacefully transitioned into God's Kingdom on June 4, 2018. He was surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Up until the time of illness, he regularly attended services at St. Mary's Star of The Sea Catholic Church in Indian Head, Maryland.

Bobby graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1947. Following high school, Bobby attended and graduated from Maryland State College in Princess Anne, Maryland. He later served 2 years in the Korean War. He made the Indian Head area his home for 87 years. In addition to his wife, Mildred and son, James, he leaves behind a grandson, James Troy; a nephew Myron; and a host of other family and friends.

Bobby enjoyed a career as a trusted public servant for 34 years where he retired from the National Security Agency (NSA). He demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, devotion to duty and integrity, while performing a range of assignments.

After retirement from the federal government, Bobby enjoyed spending time with the family watching Sunday football games, especially the Redskins and enjoyed other sports such as auto racing and basketball. Some of his favorite pastimes were putting together puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, travelling across the states, bowling in leagues, fishing and hosting varied outdoor social events for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Hungerford.

Bobby will be missed beyond measure but we know that he is at rest with the Lord. "On behalf of his loving wife, a simple act of kindness, a helping hand, or a kind word to a total stranger are perfect ways to honor his legacy

His Viewing will be, 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 12:00 pm at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 30 Mattingly Avenue, Indian Head, Maryland. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, Maryland. Arrangements by Thornton Funeral Home.
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