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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Millard Filmore “Sonny” Garland, Jr.

August 29, 1939- July 23, 2021

Millard Filmore “Sonny” Garland, Jr., 81, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 23, 2021 at the Calvert Health Medical Center.  Born August 29, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Millard Filmore Garland, Sr. and Dorothy (Frank) Garland.

Sonny graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1957 and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1969.  He was a Retail Store Manager for A&P/Superfresh for forty years, retiring in 1996.  Sonny enjoyed gardening and horse racing, and was a Washington Redskins and Nationals fan.

Sonny is survived by his children, Millard “Mil” Garland (Dawn) of Lexington Park, MD, James “Jimmy” Garland of Mechanicsville, MD and Christopher “Chris” Garland of Waldorf, MD; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Owen “Chico” Garland (Wanda) of Keymar, MD.  He was preceded in death by his brother, John Garland.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California, MD  20619.  Please join us in casual attire.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the ASPCA or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Visitation

Services

  • Life Celebration Service

Saturday, August 28, 2021
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Elks Lodge #2092

45779 Fire Department Lane
California, MD 20619

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Interment

  • Private

Contributions

American Cancer Society

405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220

800-227-2345

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Link:
https://www.cancer.org/

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    william r angle
    30 Jul 2021
    10:26am

    sonny was an outstanding person. he was a great store mgr and friend. he will be missed.

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    Phyllis and John Grabowski
    31 Jul 2021
    3:23pm

    Phyllis and I always looked forward to the times we shared. Quiet and reserved but talkative about sports and grandchildren. Will miss him and his kindness.

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    Mary
    1 Aug 2021
    2:26pm

    Mr.Garland, was a kind and gentle soul, he was my store manager for years and I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. You were a great manager and friend and I am sure you will be missed by all who knew you. Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers to your family.
    Sincerely
    Mary Rainbolt

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    Marlene Cecchini
    6 Aug 2021
    10:28am

    My condolences and prayers to the family. Mr. Garland and l worked together for many years at different Super Freshes. He was a good store manager and a great person. We had a lot of laughes and shared a lot of jokes. He was truly unique.

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    Hans R Martinsen
    8 Aug 2021
    10:49am

    Sonny Lived 2 houses away when i was growing up he protected the younger kids and included us in a lot of sports.
    I remember him as a great person and he will be missed

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    william r angle
    30 Jul 2021
    10:26am

    sonny was an outstanding person. he was a great store mgr and friend. he will be missed.

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    fairfield
    State
    PA
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    Phyllis and John Grabowski
    31 Jul 2021
    3:23pm

    Phyllis and I always looked forward to the times we shared. Quiet and reserved but talkative about sports and grandchildren. Will miss him and his kindness.

    save
    City
    Upper Marlboro
    State
    Maryland
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    Mary
    1 Aug 2021
    2:26pm

    Mr.Garland, was a kind and gentle soul, he was my store manager for years and I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. You were a great manager and friend and I am sure you will be missed by all who knew you. Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers to your family.
    Sincerely
    Mary Rainbolt

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    City
    Waldorf
    State
    Md
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    Marlene Cecchini
    6 Aug 2021
    10:28am

    My condolences and prayers to the family. Mr. Garland and l worked together for many years at different Super Freshes. He was a good store manager and a great person. We had a lot of laughes and shared a lot of jokes. He was truly unique.

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    City
    Hughesville
    State
    MD
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    Hans R Martinsen
    8 Aug 2021
    10:49am

    Sonny Lived 2 houses away when i was growing up he protected the younger kids and included us in a lot of sports.
    I remember him as a great person and he will be missed

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    13535 Olivet rd LUSBY
    State
    US
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