William "Bill" I. Armsworthy, 86, California, MD died March 7, 2007 in California, MD. Born February 17, 1921 in Pearson, MD he was the son of the late William I. and Susie C. Hayden Armsworthy, Sr. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Anna Mae Armsworthy, who he married on March 24, 1940 in Great Mills, MD. He is also survived by his children; Johnny Armsworthy and his wife Lorraine of California, MD, Mary Ann Adkins and her husband Jimmy of Great Mills, MD; grandchildren Tammy Adkins, Cathy Hobbs, Allen Adkins, Don Adkins and Jay Armsworthy, 7 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and graduate of Great Mills High School. Bill was a truck driver for Taylor Gas Company for 21 years, retiring on May 25, 1983.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home from 2:00-5:00 PM with prayers being said at 4:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Face Cemetery, Great Mills, MD. Pallbearers will be Jay Armsworthy, Don Adkins, Charles Thompson, Allen Adkins, Tyler Clark and Johnny Adams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tammy Adkins, Thomas Richardson, Cathy Hobbs, and Charles Johnson.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.