Gary "Gates" Maxson, 47, of Drayden, MD and formerly of St. George's Island, MD died March 29, 2008 at his residence. Born April 3, 1960 in Lanham, MD he was the son of the late Stephen S. Maxson and Mary F. Gates Maxson.

He is survived by his children; Stephen S. Maxson, Jonathan T. Maxson and Albert L. North IV all of MD, Amanda Maxson of WV and Jessica A. North of VA as well as his fiance' Cheryl Cameron of Drayden, MD and 1 grandchild.

He is also survived by his siblings Frank Maxson of SD, Robert Maxson of MD, David Willcox of AK and Sharon Willcox of NM.

A graduate of Riverdale Baptist High School "Class of 1978," he moved to St. Mary's County in 1998. He was the owner of Maxson's Paint Refinishing. He loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, fishing, crabbing and walking on the beach of St. George's Island with this dog Max. He was a true life time fan of the Dallas Cowboys and loved Rock and Roll. He was very proud of everything he did.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leoanrdtown, MD with Rev. Keith Schukraft officiating.

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

Interment will be Private.