John Franklin "Tinky" Readmond, Sr., 74, of Hollywood, MD, died January 27, 2011 in St Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born January 9, 1937, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Emma Estelle (Wallace) Readmond.

Mr. Readmond was the husband of Mary G. (Harding) Readmond whom he married in Orlando, Florida on February 4, 1967.

Tinky is survived by his children; Sue Moody (Brian) of Disputana, VA, Brenda Readmond of Callaway, MD, John F. Readmond, Jr. of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Agnes Fergurson of Leonardtown, MD., Catherine Jones of La Plata, MD., Jeannie Davis of Bedford, TX., Joseph Lee Readmond, Robert Readmond and William C. Readmond all of Hollywood, MD. As well as grandchildren; Sydney Myers and Alisabeth Sigar and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother James P. Readmond.

Mr. Readmond a was a lifelong St. Mary's County Resident and worked at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Public Works, retiring in November 1993. Tinky enjoyed gardening, country music and guitar playing.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be James Harding, Robbie Tippett, Jimmy Hayden, Charlie Greenwell Jr., David Readmond, and Michael Readmond.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.