David “Richard” Stoots, 75, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on February 11, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 29, 1940 in Bluefield, WV to the late Hurley Stoots and Muriel Hart Stoots. On April 20, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Carrie R. Stoots in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated over 51 wonderful years of marriage. David spent his entire career as a dedicated commercial truck driver, working many years for Waste Management and Ayscue Distributing. He retired in 2007, but continued to maintain his commercial driver’s license. He loved to spend time outside, fishing, crabbing and hunting. He enjoyed harvesting his bountiful gardens. He often had many projects underway, because he relished in the challenge of taking things apart to fix them. His greatest love was for his family and friends, whom he enjoyed spending time, reminiscing and sharing his sharp sense of humor by playing pranks on them. He had a terrific sense of humor. He also loved his miniature dachshund, Oscar Meyer Weiner. In addition to his wife, Richard is also survived by his children, Debra Marie Wilson of Ironton, OH, Teresa Lynn Farrell and his son-in-law, […]
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