Ray Edgar Gaskill, Sr., 77, of Hollywood, MD died March 7, 2007 at his son's residence.

Born March 31, 1929 in Fairchance, PA, he was the son of the late Sidney Orville Gaskill and Ethel Belle Wilson Gaskill.

Mr. Gaskill was a resident of St. Mary's County for 33 years. He was a CPO (Ret) U. S. Navy, Senior Inspector (Ret) of U.S. Customs and Department of Immigration. He fought in and was wounded during the Korean conflict. He was an active member of Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He was an avid gardener and sports fan.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clara B. Gaskill, daughter, Debbie Gaskill, son, Ray E. Gaskill, Jr., all of Hollywood, MD, three grandsons, Ray E. Gaskill III, Randy Gaskill, and Connor Ryan, and five great-grandchildren, Keith Gaskill, Savannah Gaskill, Makenzie Gaskill, Blaine Gaskill and Andrew Fowler.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Edwards and Anita Shaw.

Inurnment will be on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.