James Boyd Gott, Sr., better know as Jimmy, died, Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital just shy of his 90th birthday on April 19th. Born to Milton B. Gott and Sadie V. Rawlings on April 19, 1921, he was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, Maryland.

Jimmy, a veteran of World War II, retired from Calvert County Public Schools as the Director of Maintenance after 29 years of service. Upon retirement he enjoyed trips to Florida, visiting with family, and sharing his knowledge of Calvert County history.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Warren David Gott.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Evelyn LeJune Haight; his son, Warren Douglas Gott and his wife, Linda Hyde Gott; his son, James Boyd Gott, Jr.; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD on Thursday, March 31 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the same location; interment following at Wesley Cemetery in Prince Frederick, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 346, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.