1922
Leonard
2012
Leonard H. Tawney
January 2, 1922 — December 12, 2012
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Leonard H. Tawney age 90 of Finksburg, MD. died Wednesday Dec. 12, 2012 at his home.
Born Jan. 2, 1922 in Reisterstown, MD. he was the son of the late Benson H. and Virgie E. Kemp Tawney. He was the husband of the late Esta Beulah Tawney who died in 1996.
He was a 25 year retired well driller for G. Edgar Harr and Sons in Cockeysville, MD. where he had worked for 35 years. He was a Navy Veteran and served aboard a Destroyer in WW II in the North Atlantic from 1942-1948. He also enjoyed fixing up antique machinery, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his son: David L. Tawney of Finksburg, MD. sister: Ruth Cole of Manchester, MD. and brother in law: Bill Cole of Upperco, MD.
He is predeceased by siblings: Mary F. Merrick, Earl Tawney and a sister in law: Mildred Tawney.
Funeral services will be held at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills, MD. on Saturday at 10:00am. with the Rev. Chris Brammer officiating.
Interment in Evergreen Mem. Gardens, Finksburg, MD.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9pm. at the funeral chapel.
Born Jan. 2, 1922 in Reisterstown, MD. he was the son of the late Benson H. and Virgie E. Kemp Tawney. He was the husband of the late Esta Beulah Tawney who died in 1996.
He was a 25 year retired well driller for G. Edgar Harr and Sons in Cockeysville, MD. where he had worked for 35 years. He was a Navy Veteran and served aboard a Destroyer in WW II in the North Atlantic from 1942-1948. He also enjoyed fixing up antique machinery, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his son: David L. Tawney of Finksburg, MD. sister: Ruth Cole of Manchester, MD. and brother in law: Bill Cole of Upperco, MD.
He is predeceased by siblings: Mary F. Merrick, Earl Tawney and a sister in law: Mildred Tawney.
Funeral services will be held at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills, MD. on Saturday at 10:00am. with the Rev. Chris Brammer officiating.
Interment in Evergreen Mem. Gardens, Finksburg, MD.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9pm. at the funeral chapel.
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