Earl Howard Rawlings, Jr., age 53, of Lusby, MD passed away suddenly February 19, 2011 at his residence. Know as "Brother" or "Bubba", he was born August 17, 1957 in Cheverly, MD to Earl, Sr. and Shirley Ann (Hutchinson) Rawlings.

He was raised in Prince George's County, MD and married Penny L. Buchanan on June 6, 1975. They resided in Prince George's County, MD and had lived in Lusby, MD for the past 17 years.

Earl was a flooring mechanic and installer for many years and had owned and operated Rawlings Floors for the past five years. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Washington Redskins. He loved his work, and in his leisure time enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, Sr. and Shirley Rawlings.

He is survived by his devoted wife Penny, sons Earl H. III and wife Tonya Rawlings of Hyattsville, MD and Donald L. and wife Amy Rawlings of Dover, DE and daughter Jennifer L. Rawlings and fiancé Paul Ruby of Laurel, MD. He is also survived by his grandchildren Bobby, Christopher, Joseph, Gina, Donald and Nicole, his mother-in law Mildred "Nana" Buchanan of Lusby, brothers Ricky Rawlings of Elkridge, MD, James Rawlings of Laurel, MD and Randy Rawlings of Lusby, sisters Diane Rawlings of Daytona, FL, Brenda Greene and Debbie Weese, both of Savage, MD, Bonnie Richardson of Warrenton, NC, Lisa Annadale of Elkridge and Tracy Risinger of Laurel, MD, and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
February 23, 2011
2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Funeral Service
February 24, 2011
1:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD