John Tillison Moreland, Jr.
December 31, 1951 – November 14, 2023
John Tillison Moreland, Jr, 71, of Deale passed away November 14, 2023. He was born December 31, 1951 to Winifred (Childs) and John T Moreland, Sr. in Cheverly, MD. He graduated from Southern High School. In 1970 he married Gayle Phipps and they made their home in Deale. John worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and retired from Anne Arundel County. He was a life member of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the American Legion Post 226, Mayo, and Faith Assembly of God, Lothian. In his younger years he played softball for various south county teams and flag football for numerous teams. For many years John enjoyed portraying Santa Clause at various events around south county.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gayle Phipps Moreland, his son John T. Moreland, III, wife Kay and their son John Michael of Annapolis; one sister Regina “Cookie” Moreland (Larry) of Lothian, and 3 brothers, Bobby Moreland (Sue) of Lothian, Steven Moreland (Leah) of Shady Side and Walter “Petie” Moreland of Annapolis, and special aunt, Mary Ann “Nip” Ellis of Annapolis. John was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be November 21st from 2:00 pm – 4:00pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Rd, Owings, MD. Service will be November 22nd at 11:00 am at Faith Assembly of God, 250 W Bay Front Rd. Lothian, MD. Burial follows at St James Cemetery, Lothian, MD.
Memorial contributions can be made to Faith Assembly of God or Deale Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 114, Deale, MD.
Visitation
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
&
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Contributions
Deale Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 114
6007 Drum Point Road
Deale, MD 20751
Condolences
Sort Comments
16 Nov 2023
1:16pm
Gayle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was a”jolly” person alway very welcoming to me. He was always interested in how I was doing. I pray you will be blessed with great memories of good times together.
Much Love,
Gary and Millie Lauffer
City
Wilmington
State
NC
16 Nov 2023
4:52pm
Gayle, we were so sorry to hear about John’s passing into eternity. He was a great guy with a wonderful way about him, and we always enjoyed being around him. Please know that we will be holding you up in our prayers. Much love to you and your family. Bruce and Marilyn
City
New Bern
State
NC
17 Nov 2023
11:03am
Gayle, I’m very saddened at your loss. Though I haven’t seen you or John since shortly after graduation I remember you both very well and how well suited you were to one another. Keeping family and God close keeps you closer to John and others you may have lost along this long road we’ve been on.
God Bless,
Mike Nieman
City
annapolis
State
MD
17 Nov 2023
2:25pm
Gayle and John John, our sincerest condolences on the passing of my true friend of 43 years. I as still in a little bit of shock, but would believe that at this time I can offer both condolences and remembrances. So here does, I will miss his phone calls, him calling me Junior, the way he furrowed his eyebrows, a few Bar fights where he said, “watch my back Junior I think war has been declared”. The way he lit up a room when he walked in with just a few choice comments. His Firebird, his Dodge work truck, his ability to listen and his ability to tell great stories. All of the above in my opinion make up the character of a man, and without a doubt John T was a Character. I will miss him greatly, and since we all mourn in our own way, I can truthfully say that with or without him, I still talk to him whether or not he is here. The odd part is that even without his presence, he answers me. But my offering of condolences is directed to you, one of the most devoted wives I have ever known, and the emptiness you will be feeling in the weeks to come, as you say “hey John” and he won’t be there. I wish you God’s peace and spiritual healing. The ability to stay busy and redirect your energy as he no longer needs you as much as he did recently. I will remember both he and you in my prayers for a long time, and know that in what I hope is a distant future I will meet him again. God Bless You.
City
Freehold
State
New Jersey
17 Nov 2023
6:54pm
Gayle,
Pastor Larry and I are so sorry to hear this. John was so great to “banter” with! He is one of my favorite Santas!
Our love and prayers are with you and John.
Pastor Larry and Wanda Barnes
City
Myrtle Beach
State
SC
19 Nov 2023
9:54pm
Gayle, sending you my deepest, sincere thoughts, Prayers, faith & blessings. May God comfort you & your family & give you all Peace Thinking of you & Keeping you in Prayer 🙏 Francina Parker
City
Dunkirk
State
Md
22 Nov 2023
1:06am
Gayle, I am truly saddened to here of Johns passing. It’s been a long time since we were kids cruising around Deale and Franklin Manor looking something to get into. My thoughts are with you.
City
Estero
State
FL
22 Nov 2023
11:29am
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I will never forget your kindness. We spent so many good days, which I have them all in my heart. You really made me super happy.
City
Bilbao
State
Md
31 Dec 2023
2:40pm
I’m sorry to hear about your loss.
-Sarah and Sam’s Mom
City
kissimmee
State
fl
Sort Comments
Gayle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was a”jolly” person alway very welcoming to me. He was always interested in how I was doing. I pray you will be blessed with great memories of good times together.
Much Love,
Gary and Millie Lauffer
Gayle, we were so sorry to hear about John’s passing into eternity. He was a great guy with a wonderful way about him, and we always enjoyed being around him. Please know that we will be holding you up in our prayers. Much love to you and your family. Bruce and Marilyn
Gayle, I’m very saddened at your loss. Though I haven’t seen you or John since shortly after graduation I remember you both very well and how well suited you were to one another. Keeping family and God close keeps you closer to John and others you may have lost along this long road we’ve been on.
God Bless,
Mike Nieman
Gayle and John John, our sincerest condolences on the passing of my true friend of 43 years. I as still in a little bit of shock, but would believe that at this time I can offer both condolences and remembrances. So here does, I will miss his phone calls, him calling me Junior, the way he furrowed his eyebrows, a few Bar fights where he said, “watch my back Junior I think war has been declared”. The way he lit up a room when he walked in with just a few choice comments. His Firebird, his Dodge work truck, his ability to listen and his ability to tell great stories. All of the above in my opinion make up the character of a man, and without a doubt John T was a Character. I will miss him greatly, and since we all mourn in our own way, I can truthfully say that with or without him, I still talk to him whether or not he is here. The odd part is that even without his presence, he answers me. But my offering of condolences is directed to you, one of the most devoted wives I have ever known, and the emptiness you will be feeling in the weeks to come, as you say “hey John” and he won’t be there. I wish you God’s peace and spiritual healing. The ability to stay busy and redirect your energy as he no longer needs you as much as he did recently. I will remember both he and you in my prayers for a long time, and know that in what I hope is a distant future I will meet him again. God Bless You.
Gayle,
Pastor Larry and I are so sorry to hear this. John was so great to “banter” with! He is one of my favorite Santas!
Our love and prayers are with you and John.
Pastor Larry and Wanda Barnes
Gayle, sending you my deepest, sincere thoughts, Prayers, faith & blessings. May God comfort you & your family & give you all Peace Thinking of you & Keeping you in Prayer 🙏 Francina Parker
Gayle, I am truly saddened to here of Johns passing. It’s been a long time since we were kids cruising around Deale and Franklin Manor looking something to get into. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I will never forget your kindness. We spent so many good days, which I have them all in my heart. You really made me super happy.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss.
-Sarah and Sam’s Mom