Pope Valdin Vermillion, 84 of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 23, 2012 to be with his Lord and Savior. Born January 24, 1927 in Upper Marlboro, MD, he was the son of the late Fendall and Blanche Thompson Vermillion.

Pope was a man of great integrity who dearly loved God and his family. He was a servant of God who guided his family with wisdom and strength, always quoting scripture and covering his family in prayer.

He married the love of his life, Marie Antoinette Smith on June 3, 1950. They were married for over 55 years and he moved to St. Mary's County following her passing in 2005.

He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Washington Area Carpenter's Union Local 528 (132) for over 50 years. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed reading his Bible, spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and farming.

He was a truly devoted dad to Robert (Lyn) Vermillion, Cheryl (Mike) Burdette, Kenneth (Pam) Vermillion and Daniel Gillispie; granddaddy to Robert Vermillion, Jr., Christopher, Ashley, Hayley and Chelsea Burdette and Kim Vermillion.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.., Leonardtown, MD.