On July 12, an exceptional journey of life was completed with the passing of a very loved and special person, Thomas Eugene Somerville, Sr., 64 of Hollywood, MD. God’s love eased Thomas’ burden of suffering as he took Thomas to be with Him in heaven. Thomas Eugene Somerville, Sr. also known to many a “Gene” was born Dec. 19, 1848 to James Edward Sr. and Mary Evelina Hill Somerville. He was the second of nine children. James Edward Jr., Loretta Ann Carter, Charles Webster, Pernell Sylvester, Robert Jerome, Allen Francis, Patricia Marie and Gwynn Xavier were his siblings. Gene received his education in the St. Mary’s County Public Schools. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1968. In 1965 at 17, Gene began working at the Golf Course on Patuxent River Naval Station. In 1968, he was employed at the Esperanza Car Wash and McKay’s until being drafted into the Army to go to Vietnam in 1969. While in Vietnam, on May 5 through 20, 1970, Gene distinguished himself in combat earning the Army Commendation Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 1, 1975. Upon returning from Vietnam, Gene returned to Patuxent River, working as a Supply Tech for [...]
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