George Francis Chase, 69 of Lexington Park, MD was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday May 24th, 2009 after a 4 year battle with Cancer (Leukemia). Francis, as we all knew him, was born June 22, 1939 to the late George Johnson of Baltimore MD, and Marie Chase of Ridge MD. He was raised Catholic and received his education at the Cardinal Gibbons Catholic School. Around the tender young age of 5, he lost his biological parents and was raised by his Grandparents, Albert and Agnes Chase.


Francis believed in working for a living and was always employed until the last year of his life. In the early years of his employment, he did what he loved most; drive a Sixteen Wheeler. He did this for a short span, and then began working for Milburn Roofing Co. As he got older, Francis moved on to do what would become his Career; Custodial Services…He was a custodian and was very good at his job. He was employed with many companies, to name a few he worked at Great Mills High School; P&P Brothers; Young Janitorial Services, B&B Maintenance and Bayside Nursing Home. His last place of employment was with Little Flower Catholic School. He was well loved and respected by the staff at Little Flower. He often spoke of the people at the school, in particular Ms. Stewart. He could ask her for whatever he needed and she would do her best to try to accommodate him.

Some of Francis' favorite pass times, especially in the summer were Horseshoes. When he would get together with a couple of his buddies or his relatives, Fat Man, Budd, TI or Punky, Get ready cause "It Was On," and from what I hear, "Evr'thing goes." If they didn't beat you at the game, they would whip up on you with all that 'Smack Talk.' One was just as bad as the other. Among other favorites, He also loved, shooting pool and playing cards with family and friends (oh...you didn't have to be family or friend for him to take your money). Playing cards was an All-Season game, be it Deuces or Tonk. As long as he was among family and friends (the people that he loved most) laughing, joning, eating Stink's fried fish he was enjoying life and was a happy man.

Francis was in an auto accident September of 2005. It was then that he was diagnosed with cancer. Though the battle seemed just a short while to us, to him it seemed forever. He fought long and hard, and sometimes was tired in his body, but he never lost hope. His doctors often commented how strong he was and how good he looked. Francis loved his two daughters. During his illness they were always there to take care of him; making sure he got to and from the hospitals, University of MD, St. Mary's, wherever he needed to be, they were going to get him there. They could always count on Sophie to contact them and let them know how he was doing. The year 2006, Francis accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as he was affectionately lead to the Lord by his daughters.

Francis was preceeded in Death by his son, the late James Matthew Chase (deceased 1989).

Left behind to cherish his memories, are his two daughters; Marie Butler (John) of St. Inigoes, MD, and Francine Clark (Rodney) of Randallstown, MD. A daughter he loved as his very own Brenda Carter of Lexington Park, MD. His Grandchildren; Latoya Gross, Anthony Young, Ashley Chase, Candace and Jontue Butler, Clarence, Khalil and Kira Clark and Ebony Taylor. He also leaves eight Great Grand Children and countless relatives.

Arrangments provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.