Earl William Washburn of White Plains, MD died on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his residence with Hospice. He was 79 years old.

Mr. Washburn was a retired computer consultant for 48 years with Northrup Grumman and a veteran of the United States Air Force Ret. E-6, having served from 1952-1972.

He was a member of the Accokeek Baptist Church where he was very active with the choir and a Sunday School Teacher for 25 years. He enjoyed bowling and was a very liked man. Always there for his grandkids and wife.

Son of the late William H. Washburn and the late Susie Bell Smith Washburn.

Predeceased by his parents; one late grandchild, Joshua Gregor.

Survived by his wife, Lois M. Washburn; one son, Earl Washburn, Jr. of Waldorf, MD; one daughter, Tammy (Allen) Gregor of NC; one brother, Howard (Gloria) Washburn of SC; one sister, Ella Boyce of NY; three grandchildren, Jeremy and Allen Gregor and Amanda Stephens; and four great- grandchildren.

Visitation: Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 3PM until time of Funeral Service at 5PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel (5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646). Clergy: Rev. Mike Anderson. Pallbearers: Jim Haralson, Carl Taylor, Haren Mistry, Goulob Mistry, Jeremy Gregor, and Allen Gregor. Honorary Pallbearers: United States Air Force Honor Guard. Interment: MD Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD on January 4, 2013 at 11AM.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association (1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1004, Washington, DC 20036).

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.