Thomas Edward Somerville, 69, of Chaptico, MD affectionately known as "Fats" departed this life to eternity on January 11, 2014, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Today we celebrate the life of Fats who was born to the late Joseph Hampton Sr. and Agnes Marie Somerville.

Fats earned his education at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Banneker High School. Later he went to work as a Construction Laborer for George Hyman Construction and Jack Mattingly Construction until he retired in 2010.

As a faithful member of Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Chaptico, Maryland, he would rise bright and early to attend the 8am service.

Fats was married to Shirley Marie Young for 41 years and loved her dearly. He nick named her his "baby girl". From this union were born three children; Thomas "aka" (Bobo); Shawn "aka" (Lonnie) and Anessa "aka" (Chontae).

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he had a great love for his wife and children and their well being. Fats was an extraordinary man. His presence and smile could fill a room and his laughter brought joy to many. He found joy in everything he did. His favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends, especially the Grandchildren. They were the "apple of his eye" and he was their "Pop Pop". He also loved to play spades and watch a good old western and "loved" his wife's good cooking.

Fats cherished memory will live on through his wife Shirley Marie; sons, Thomas and Shawn; daughter Anessa; grandchildren, Mariassa, Marcelis, Malik and Alissa; brothers Joseph H. (Agnes); James A. (Loris) Charles D. (Vivian) & George F. (Evelyn); sisters, Agnes E. Holley and Mary T. Briscoe; sister-in-laws, Joyce Brown, Delores Young, Mary Alice Young & Caroline Kenely (Henry); brother-in-law, Joseph Young (Valeen); uncle, Eugene Hill; special aunt, Ann Mills; Godson, Francis Young and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to: Lisa Somerville-Thomas, Rena Bannister, Iris Carr, Christine Mills, John Francis and Joan Thomas.

Fats was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Josephine Young.

Family and friends will unite on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.