James P. Mister Sr., "Pops" 76, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on November 19, 2016 in Washington, D.C. He was born in Calvert County on December 21, 1939 to the late Alonzo and Hazel Mister. He worked as a carnival show owner all his life. "Pops" was the "Ferris wheel man" when he wasn't bringing joy and entertainment to many families he enjoyed spending time with his own family and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Eva Mae, and his son David A. Mister. He is survived by his children, James P. Mister, Jr. (Stacy) of Frederick, MD; John J. Mister of Westover, MD; Judy A. Mister of Leonardtown, MD; Vernon L Mister of Baltimore, MD; and Robert A. Mister, Sr. (Jennifer) of St. Leonard, MD. He is also survived by his brother Richard Mister and 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation on November 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, located at 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral service will be offered on November 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Interment will follow at Asbury Cemetery in Barstow Cemetery. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.