Joseph Lee Nicewarner, 66, of Leonardtown, Maryland died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 peacefully at Stella Maris Hospice in Towson, Maryland.

He was born February 25, 1943 in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jodi Nicewarner whom he married April 13, 1968 at Mount Oak Methodist Church in Mitchellville, Maryland; one daughter, Jacquelin Landsman (Dr. Jeff Landsman) and two grandchildren, Zackary Todd Landsman and Jordan Rose Landsman. He is also survived by his siblings, Claire Conley, Mary Tucker, Jim Nicewarner and Robert Nicewarner . He was predeceased by his parents Anna Mar Celestine Nicewarner and Philip Earl Nicewarner and his older brother Philip Earl Nicewarner Jr. (Sonny).

Mr. Nicewarner was a 1961 graduate of Annapolis High School in Annapolis,Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland. He taught social studies in a junior high school and then moved to Suitland High School where he taught physical education and was the head football coach.

He came to St. Mary's County in August of 1978 and was hired as the Athletic Director, head football coach and physical education teacher at the newly opening Leonardtown High School. He served as the Athletic Director until 1988 when he became the Assistant Supervisor of Pupil Transportation for the St. Mary's Board of Education. In 1989, he was named the Supervisor of Pupil Transportation and served until 1997 when he retired. He served as a consultant to the Howard County Board of Education Transportation Department until December 2008 when he retired.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and at his home in Breton Bay. He was very knowledgeable about sports and enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and close friends with recent trips to Alaska, Hawaii and Lake Tahoe.

Joe will be remembered for his great sense of humor and infectious smile.

Family will receive friends for Joe's Life Celebration on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's honor to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.