John Francis "Spike" Wilding III, 76, of Owings passed away October 31, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born August 13, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to John Francis and Daisy Hilda (Fowler) Wilding, Jr.

Spike was raised in Maryland and attended Bladensburg High School. He married Nancy Louise Cooksey on January 20, 1956 in Seat Pleasant, MD. He and Nancy lived in Kentland, Landover, and settled in Calvert County in the mid 1970's.

He owned and operated Certified Carpet Service of Beltsville and owned and operated Sailor's Choice Seafood Market in Dunkirk from 1990-2000, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Seat Pleasant.

In his leisure time, Spike enjoyed golfing, camping, and playing cards, especially pitch. He also loved watching western movies and James Bond movies.

Spike was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy L. Wilding of Owings, and sons John F. Wilding IV and wife Katherine, and Michael J. Wilding, Sr., and wife Sharon, all of Huntingtown. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Kristin Poston and husband Rob of Lusby, Michael J. Wilding, Jr. and wife Erica of Bowie, Holly Wilding of Greenville, SC, and Jacquelin and Kaitlin Wilding, both of Huntingtown; a great-grandson Robby, and a sister Patricia Ragan and husband Raymond of Berryville, VA.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.