James Raymond Woodburn, 86, of Hollywood, MD passed away on January 28, 2017 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 9, 1931 in Pearson, MD to the late Albert L. and Bertha A. Stone Woodburn. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. On March 18, 1952 he enlisted in the United States Army, 101st. Airborne Division. He earned the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachute Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart. He was Honorably Discharged on March 9, 1954. On June 26, 1954 he married his beloved wife, Mary Agnes Woodburn in Hollywood, MD. Together they celebrated over 62 years of marriage. He worked his entire career in construction; specifically he owned and operated Raymond Woodburn Excavating. He built many roads and cleared sites for residential and commercial construction. He also spent many years farming. He loved Farmall Tractors and raised hay, tobacco, corn, beans and barley. His hobbies included farming, listening to bluegrass music, and dancing. However, his greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In […]
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