Of Mitchellville, MD passed peacefully on January 13, 2014 at Larkin Chase Nursing Facility. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Phyllis E. Green; three children, Richard (Nancy), Linda, and Carol Henderson (Buddy), 5 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Having served in the U. S. Coast Guard during WWII, he was a dedicated member of Disney-Bell American Legion Post #66, life member of Voiture Locale 265 of the 40 and 8, and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #1856. A Memorial Service will be held at BEALL FUNERAL HOME 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD on January 24, 2014 from 11an to 12 Noon, with a Memorial Service at Noon. Private Interment at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Floral expressions of sympathy can be sent to Beall Funeral Home prior to the Memorial Service or donations to Disney-Bell American Legion Post #66, 9605 Old Laurel Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20720 in support of their Wounded Warriors Program.