Richard Arthur Rand, 60 of Lexington Park, MD died November 9, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Mary's.

Born May 21, 1950 in London, CT he was the son of the late Arthur G. Rand, CMDR (Ret) and Phyllis M. Rand of Lexington Park, MD.

Rick graduated from Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, RI and joined the Army upon graduation. He served in Vietnam and earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with a V Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. After his service with the Army, he found enjoyment driving tractor trailers across the country. He also worked as an electrical journeyman for Pel-Burn Electric and drove fuel trucks for Universal Fuel. Rick enjoyed talking about history, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He will be missed by all.

Richard is survived by his wife Phyllis J. Rand of Tall Timbers, MD, children, Emily Tucker of Hollywood, MD, Robert Rand of Hollywood, MD, Jennifer Rand of Rocherster, NY, his granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Tucker and his sisters, Bonnie R. Stevens of Ocean City, MD and Cynthia A. Dale of Lexington Park, MD.

A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at the Faith Bible Church, 26325 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.