Jack Milford "Poppy Jack" Ollom, 74, of California, MD and formerly of Mullins, SC died May 3, 2011 in Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born May 5, 1936 in Belpre, OH he was the son of the late Harry and Blanche Shawver Ollom.

He was the loving husband of 40 years to the late Ginny Ollom, who he married in Wayfarers Chapel in California and whom preceded him in death on May 19, 2005. Jack was also preceded in death by his brother Dick Ollom.

Jack is survived by his brother David Ollom, children; Jeff Ollom of Leonardtown, MD and Jackie Ollom of California, MD, as well as his six grandchildren; Felicia, Jeffery, Joshua, Lizzy, Rebecca, and Daniel.

He attended high school in Belpre, OH and graduated in 1954 before joining the United States Navy in 1959. While in the Navy Jack served as an Air crewman on numerous Aircraft, including the P2V, and was assigned to various Squadrons. He was stationed in China Lake, CA, Adak, AK, Okinawa, Japan, and finally PAX River, MD. Jack retired from the United States Navy as an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Senior Chief Petty Officer (ASCS) in 1983 after serving faithfully and honorably for 20 years.

Jack was a resident of St. Mary's County from 1979 to 1993 and from 2009 to 2011. Though he moved away from the area he remained a loyal Redskins fan, to the chagrin of his eldest granddaughter. He also enjoyed following NASCAR and his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. Jack was loved by all; he had no enemy to speak of. He frequented the Fleet here in St. Mary's and Margaret's Restaurant in Mullins, always willing and able to make new friends.

All Services for Mr. Ollom are private.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Red Cross.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.