Washington, Oswald Sidney "Wolf" (Age 64) of Accokeek, Maryland.

Oswald " Wolf" Washington was born on February 20, 1947 in Indian Head, Maryland to the late Sidney Washington and Agnes(Ford) Washington Chase. He departed this life on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wolf was educated in Charles County Public Schools. He was an entrepreneur providing moving services to all in need. Wolf enjoyed traveling and outdoor activities such as camping and fishing with his wife and children. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also enjoyed cooking and playing cards with family and friends. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren teaching them all that he knew and preparing them for life. Wolf taught his children and grandchildren the value of family and most importantly the value of a dollar. Wolf was highly respected and a mentor to all of the family.

Wolf was preceded in death by his father Sidney Washington, his daughter Shedonna Makle-Jones, his son Lindsey Makle and his brother James Washington.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his beloved wife Ruby Washington, eight children, Eve(Tim), Sidney, Glen, Tonya, Tawanda, and Derricky; twelve grandchildren, T.J., Derrick, Ashley, Terrance, Damon, Derricky Jr., Dakota, Elijah, Xavier, Ahmad, Tamara and Destiny; thirteen brothers and sisters, Robert, Shirley (Joseph), Yvonne, Carolyn (Preston), Cynthia (Lionel), Lloyd, Floyd (Yolita), Spencer, Freda, Terry (Christine), Lowell, and Vickie, and a host of relatives and friends.

His Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 9am until time of Service, 11am in the Chapel at Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland.

Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home, P.A.

Oswald (Wolf) was a husband, father, brother, uncle and a friend to many. He loved to spend time with his family camping, fishing, and playing cards. He loved to build things, just look at his home and his back yard. Many things around Wolf and Ruby's home were built and crafted by his own hands.

Wolf loved to pass on his wisdom to his children, teaching them the value of a dollar and how important it was to have a job. He told his children to always take care of your children his grandchildren. He loved his grandchildren very much. Wolf and Ruby always made sure all of their children celebrated their birthdays with a cake, the birthday song by Stevie Wonder and picture to capture the moment. Their children spoke about this and many other memories at the hospital. Everyone was always welcome at Wolf and Ruby's home. He always wanted Ruby to be surrounded by beautiful things because of his love for her.

They took many wonderful trips all around the world. Wolf and Ruby always took beautiful pictures to remind them of their wonderful times with their children, grandchildren, family and friends. From the first day that I was at the hospital I felt the Holy Spirit working through the nurses and doctors and everyone who came into the room. There was one doctor in particular named Nikki that was blessing to the family. She was so compassionate and patient with the family during this difficult time. Wolf and Ruby's children began to talk about their relationship with their father. They told Wolf how much the loved him. They told him they understood why he disciplined them when they were wrong. They told him how much they loved his cooking especially his fried chicken, potato salad, and his greens. They told him that they were going to live their lives right and do all the things he had taught them. Ruby told him how much she loved him and that she will never forget all of the good times they shared.

His daughter began to talk about a new relationship with the Lord. Their testimonies were so strong and moving to me that I felt the Holy Spirit in the room with Wolf. The entire time before his passing the Holy Spirit told me to tell the family that it WASN'T OVER. It is not OVER. That He was not finished with Wolf yet. God used Wolf's life to have the children and Ruby reflect on their own lives. The love in the room was so amazing. The whole time that Wolf was in that hospital you could feel the Holy Spirit. Wolf was a carpenter, an entrepreneur, a mentor and person that loved his family and friends. So to the family of Wolf that was in the room during the time of his passing please pass your testimony on to be a blessing to others in your father's Wolf's honor. Because It's Not Over. Your family lives on.