Herbert Gene Whichard, 84, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Washington, NC and Berwyn Heights, MD, passed away on September 21, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born August 29, 1935 in Greenville, NC, he was the son of the late David Forrest Whichard and Marian Payne.
Gene graduated from Washington High School in Washington, NC in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1962. Gene was a lifelong fisherman, an avid football fan and he enjoyed carpentry.
Gene is survived by his wife, Marie (Gebbia) Whichard whom he married on March 28, 1958 in College Park, MD; his children, Robert Whichard (Karen) of Prince Frederick, MD, Susan Ford (Tom) of Huntingtown, MD, Russ Whichard (Ronda) of Prince Frederick, MD, Nina Whichard of Port Republic, MD, and Gary Whichard (Wendy Ann) of Laurel, MD; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service conducted by Pastor Steve Fehrman following at 12:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Inurnment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a date to be determined.
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LYNN RALEY
September 26 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Whichard
My prayers go out to the family as this difficult time. Your family was always like a second family to me growing up, who always made me feel welcome. Gene will truly be missed. I always enjoyed seeing him through out the resent year on Christmas Eve when I could make it or the Birthday parties, which he seemed to never miss a family event. Truly a family man. Love alway,
Lynn Templeton Raley
Buster & Paula Nedock
September 25 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Whichard
May the soul of Gene be at peace with our Heavenly Father. We are deeply and sincerely sorry for your loss. In sympathy and friendship,
Buster & Paula
Haley & Andrew
Louise McKoy Little
September 24 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Whichard
I am do very sorry for your loss. Our thoyghts and prayers will be with each and every one of you as grieve through this. He was an awesome man, neighbor and friend. We love all of you.
Louise and Gary Little
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