Gerald Allen Fleming, 73 of California, MD died December 16, 2011 at his residence. Born February 7, 1938 in New Mexico, he was the son of the late Gerald Arthur Fleming and Zathsu Hyden.

Gerald was an umpire in the tri-county area for over 20 years and referee for baseball,basketball and football. He worked at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 25 years as an instructor.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Pearl Effie Fleming, his children, Cindy Preston (Kurt) of Hollywood, MD, Toni Stephens (Larry) of Moore, OK and Tammy Wilkerson (John) of Moore, OK, his step-children Debbie A. Daniel (Curtis) of WV, Barbara J. Pollard of Hollywood, MD, Patty McMahan, Melissa Ritter, and Del Smith of St. Mary's County,15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and brothers, Kenneth Fleming of WA, and James Fleming (Joan) of WA.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his wife Roberta Fleming in 1998.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Life Community Church of God, 22512 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.