On Saturday, October 29, 2005 of Oxon Hill, MD. Father of nine children. Also surviving are three sisters, one aunt, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends and man's best friend "Dutchess". Viewing Wednesday, November 2, 10:30 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at Le Detroit Baptist Church, 5306 Indian Head Hwy., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by THORNTON FUNERAL HOME, Pomonkey, MD.