Lionel Posey of Waldorf, Maryland peacefully departed this life for one eternal on Friday, November 5, 2010 at his home with his family by his side.

Lionel was a dedicated employee of the Charles County Board of Education for thirty-five years. His current position was that of Foreman of Operations.

Left to cherish many memories is his wife, Rita, son; Lydell (Tina), daughter; Lanita Vasquez (Obed), grandchildren; DaVoun and Devon Posey, Brandon, Nicholas and Alyssia Vasquez, brother; Kerry Posey (Ann), sisters; Cherydale Savoy (Calvin), Brenda Stevenson and Pamela Posey, brothers-in-law; Shawn Ball, John Wallace (Annie), and Anton Wallace (Deirdre), sisters-in-law; Renita McNack (Curtis) and Priscilla Coby (Dale), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home, PA, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD.