Joseph Clarence "Gilbert" Greenwell, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 16, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas and Amanda Wood Greenwell.

Mr. Greenwell was the loving husband of Frances "Molly" Greenwell whom he married on October 16, 1971 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD.

He is also survived by his children; William Anthony Greenwell (Bridgett) of Mechanicsville, MD, Kimberly Greenwell Jennings (Danny) of Leonardtown, MD, his grandchildren; Cody, Amanda, Miranda and Brianna Greenwell as well as his siblings; Larry Greenwell (Debbie) of Mechanicsville, MD and Margaret Ann Readmond (Tootie) of Hollywood, MD.

Mr. Greenwell was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and was a self employed painter for 40 years. He was a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, past member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and he was the "Mayor of Sandgates." Mr. Greenwell was a Jeff Gordon fan and loved the Washington Redskins.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 28, 2010, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. P

allbearers will be Bobby Russell, Randy Johnson, Russell Greenwell, Gary Cusic, Cody Greenwell and Barry Fisher. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Raley and Dizz Dean.

Contributions in memory of Joseph Clarence "Gilbert" Greenwell may be made to the St. Mary's Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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