William A. March, Sr. 57, of Middletown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning after a long illness, November 6, 2014, at his home.
Born on December 14, 1956, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta (Jones) March.
William attended Boonshill High School in Tennessee and then went onto further his education at Tennessee State, where he received his Bachelor Degree in Plant and Soil Science.
He worked for the U.S.D.A. in the Farm Service Agency Procurement Department in Washington DC for many years.
William was a faithful member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, where he formerly served as a deacon.
He enjoyed being with his friends and family, golfing, and photography.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frieda (Murphy) March, whom he married on June 4, 1977; his four children, Sheronda Baltimore and her husband, Brian, of Urbana, Maryland, Christopher March and his wife, Deborah, of Ashburn, Virginia, William March, Jr. and his wife, Nicola of Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina, and Alyson March of Bethesda, Maryland; his six grandchildren, Isiah, Ryleigh, Jaddus, Mia, Aaron, and Amaury; and his devoted brother and best friend, Curtis March and his wife, Cathy, of Haymarket, Virginia. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A., 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702, where family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Gordon Fox will officiate. Another service will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Fayetteville, TN at on Friday, November 14, 2014, where Bishop Edward Ambush will officiate. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the ceremony from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Final resting-place ceremonies will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Memorial donations may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, www.amyloidosis.org.
6 Comments To "William A. March, Sr."
#1 Comment By bennie brewer On November 9, 2014 @ 2:39 am
my prayers are with the family.may god bless you in this time of loss.Jim was my friend in school we graduated together at Boonshill.I often remember our senior play and all the good times we had.our loss is heavens gain.
#2 Comment By Brenda Burns On November 10, 2014 @ 7:38 pm
Prayers are with each of the Family as I so remember William ,as I went to Boonshill also .God be with each of you ! Brenda (Lewter) Burns of Boonshill ,Tenn.
#3 Comment By Donna Mitchell On November 10, 2014 @ 9:18 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy to Jim’s family. I graduated school at Boonshill with him, we were a small class and had many good times. May God walk with you and be by your side in days to come. Donna Mitchell
#4 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On November 11, 2014 @ 5:03 am
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I too went to school with him at Boonshill. He was a really a nice guy. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
#5 Comment By Sharon Lineberger Crabtree On November 12, 2014 @ 3:59 pm
To the Family of Jim March,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s death. I feel honored to have known him and called him my friend. He had that special way about him of leaving a lasting impression on other people’s lives. I will always remember him in his basketball shoes and ankle weights on days before a game. I live just around the corner from the old home place where he was raised. I came in contact with him some years back while he was visiting here. Even though he moved away and made a life for himself elsewhere, I was left with the feeling that a large part of his heart remained here in the Delina-Boonshill community where he grew up. I am so glad that he is being brought back home. May God be with each and every one of you. Sharon Lineberger Crabtree-Boonshill High Class of 1975
#6 Comment By Sue Lynn Johnson On March 26, 2015 @ 2:05 am
I called him “Jim”, “Bill”, “William” and he always grinned!! He always treated everyone with respect and I will always love and appreciate that witness. I am so sorry to know that he is no longer on this earth but I am assured that I, and those who knew him, are better because he was in our lives. Prayers for peace and comfort to all his family.
Blessings,
Sue Lynn Johnson
BHS Class of 1975