Coombs, Ira John, Jr.
Birth: Monday, June 30, 1947
Death: Saturday, August 02, 2014 at the age of 67
Laid to Rest: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland
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Johnny graduated from high school in 1965, he was certified as a Machinist in 1968; he served 5 years with the Maryland National Guard from 1966 to 1971. He worked as an Engineering Technician for the Department of Navy at Patuxent River, MD, from March, 1964 for 30 years.

Johnny was a man of many qualities and could solve any problem with his common sense abilities and the experience and knowledge he had so meticulously filed for quick retrieval. He loved his antique cars, owning many different years and models over time, all manufactured by Ford. He was an avid Ford man and expressed that boastfully during NASCAR races. He was proud of his 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL and kept it groomed, spotless and original for a long time until his illness prevented him from making it perfect for the car shows. He enjoyed going to Carlisle, Pennsylvania to vend several times a year and looked forward to those times.

Johnny spent many hours relaxing on the Patuxent River with his crab net and trotline. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he so often bragged of their talents to anyone who would listen. He deemed his lot in life to teach all his family and friends to do things his way. And it usually worked.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on August 6, 2014 in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Rex Coombs, Dee Coombs, Julie Coombs, Pete Cameron, Billy Cameron and Joe Cameron. Honorary Pallbearers: Emma Bussler, Carson Bistline and Dalton Bussler.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
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