Donald Garfield "Pop Pop" Holton, 61, of Hughesville, MD formerly of Oakville, MD died February 2, 2008 in St. Mary's County.

Born April 1, 1946 in Washington, DC he was the son of James Edward Key and the late Mary Cecilia Holton. He is survived by his children: James S. Dorsey, James Knott, Mary A. Knott, Carolyn T. Green and Felicia M. Dorsey and 11 grandchildren: DeAndre L. Dorsey, Lakeisha R. Dorsey, Jamara S. Dorsey, Jazmen R. Dorsey, Angelica M. Emory, Omar T. Emory, Shaneal Parker, Candis Knott, Shyron Parker, Sterling Green, II and Mareecka' Green.

Mr. Holton was a life long St. Mary's County resident where he graduated from Banneker High School Class of 1964. He worked as a grounds keeper for the Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home where he retired in 1986 and received an Outstanding Service Award also in 1986. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, riding and walking the roads of St. Mary's County to visit and/or help family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 10:30 – 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Holton, Kevin Holton, Trent Holton, James "Sam" Dade, Kenny Barnes and Felton "Niles" Rothwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kelly Butler, Chris Holton, Paris Butler and Marvin Knott.

Arrangements by Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.