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Charles T. Linthicum

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July 8, 1925 - January 19, 2025

Charles T. Linthicum, 99, of Laytonsville, MD passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  He was husband of the late D. Juanita Linthicum and a son of the late Charles G. and Ethel R. Linthicum. 

Charles, lovingly known as Grandpa, touched the lives of many and will best be remembered for good conversations.  He was a lifelong farmer.  He was the oldest living Charter Member of The Montgomery Agricultural Fair, a former Montgomery County 4-H member/leader, Maryland 4-H All Star, past member of U.S. Ayrshire Breeders, past Secretary/Treasurer of Maryland/Delaware Ayrshire Breeders Associations, member of MD & VA Milk Producers Cooperative Association for over 50 years, past member of Maryland Dairy Shrine and a Life Member of Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Barnesville, MD.

He was father to Tom Linthicum and wife Paula; grandfather to Abbey Wiggins and husband Latham; and grandfather to Anna Hamilton and husband Connor.  Great-grandfather to granddaughters Jolie and Charlie Kate Wiggins.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD where a funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m.  Private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles’ memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Barnesville, MD.

Visitation

Thursday, January 23, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St Mary's Catholic Church

& Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

18230 Barnesville Rd

Barnesville, MD 20838

Mass

Thursday, January 23, 2025

11:00 AM

St Mary's Catholic Church

& Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

18230 Barnesville Rd

Barnesville, MD 20838

CONDOLENCES

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From: Michael Burke

I first met Charlie, Juanita and Tom when we moved to Poolesville in 1976. The connection was St Mary's in Barnesville. What a combination! Most of us newbies in Poolesville were baby boomers. Juanita once told me that their family had lived on the Linthicum property for twelve generations. We became the Lithicums neighbors in 1986 and we all continued as parishioners at St Mary's . When I say we were neighbors I should add that our houses were probably one mile apart. I got to know him better because he was an usher and almost always the last to leave the church.I would purposely hang back just to get the chance to talk to him. If I asked the correct question he always had great story about UpCounty. I will just bore you with one example. Ii asked Charlie one day what the best thing was to plant on my property . He said "rocks". For any of you who knew Charlie you will appreciate the answer. I responded that I just would like to see something growing there and he could plant or graze and keep what ever profit resulted . He said Mike ,you are just not getting it .He saaid that his grandfather had told him in the 40's that our hill had more rocks per square then any place he had ever been. He said he that he broke so many implements that no one in the Linthicum family should ever plant anything there . Looking to salvage some hope I told Charlie that I had heard there was gold in the local streams.. He said that indeed there was gold in the stream that separated our property but reminded me that the stream was on Linthicum property . He said that he would give me permission to pan and he would even buy the pan. I didn't mean to bore anyone but Charles Linthicum was one of my favorite people.He was a class act and a true gentleman.Son Tom is right up there in the same class. I can also tell you a few stories about I accidently made Tom's life a little more difficult but that is for another day . God Bless Charlie and Juanita

From: Alethia Watkins

Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to your family.

From:  KENDALL M LUPARI

Dear Tom, Paula, Abbey and Anna, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed conversing with Charles when we visited. In some ways it kept me close to my dad hearing some of his stories. He was truly blessed to have such a loving family surrounding him. Hold his memories close and he'll always be with you. We will keep you all in our prayers and pray that each day holds a special memory to help ease your loss. Sending hugs. Much love, Kendall and John Lupari

From: Edward Jackson

To the family, For as long as I can remember, Mr. Linthicum was synonymous with Montgomery County Agriculture. From driving by his farm every summer seeing that field of Silver Queen corn, to seeing him at the Montgomery County Fair. Always welcome you with a nice greeting. He's a legend who will be sorely missed. My love and condolences to you all, and wishing Mr. Linthicum a peaceful journey Home.

From:  Barbara Cannizzo

Tom, Paula and family, My thoughts are with you. Evening before last, I was thinking of Mr L, wondering how he was doing, thanking him for agreeing that 2 old horses should become a part of your family. Now, grateful that I had known him...

From: The Hilton Family

Our deepest condolences to your family. 

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