John Thomas Nevins, Jr.

John Thomas Nevins, Jr. of Newcomb died on Monday June 8, 2009 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was 62. Born in Islip, NY on October 28, 1946, he was the son of the late, John T., Sr. and Margaret Ravenscroft Nevins. John attended schools in Central Islip, NY, graduating from high school in 1964. He went on to attend West Virginia University for a Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology and a Masters in Microbiology. John served in the Air Force from October 1968 until June of 1973. He was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Pease Air Force Base and Loring Air Force Base. When he entered the Air Force he was an Airman, but was soon promoted to 1st Lieutenant. At the time of his discharge he was a Captain. While stationed at Loring AFB, Maine, John met his future wife, Maureen Dawn Karlson. They were married July 8, 1972 and shared 36 wonderful years together. John moved to the Eastern Shore to work as a microbiologist at Memorial Hospital at Easton on June 1, 1975. He served as Administrative Director of Laboratory Services for Memorial Hospital, Dorchester General Hospital and all off site labs. John was a wonderful husband and father who truly enjoyed family time. He was an active participant who coached baseball teams, timed swim meets and led a Cub Scout Pack. He enjoyed his vacations to their Rhode Island summer home, where John spent his childhood summers. As years went by and the family grew, John cherished his role as Pop-Pop to four beautiful granddaughters. John was a sometimes Sunday golfer who looked forward to his annual trip to Myrtle Beach with his golfing buddies. He enjoyed traveling and cruising to the Carribbean with his wife. He was a member of the Elks for 24 years. John is survived by his wife, Maureen; his three children, John Christopher Nevins and Liz Porter of Bel Air, MD, Scott Andrew Nevins and his wife, Whitney of Gettysburg, PA, Alyson Ida Renee Margerum and her husband, Ben of Macedonia, OH; and his four grandchildren, Laina Renee, Kendall Paige and Jordan Elizabeth Nevins and Lauren Abigail Margerum. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Eric Anthony Margerum. Services will be held at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Easton on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11:00am where friends may call on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Burial will follow at Olivet Cemetery, St. Michaels, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Memorial Hospital Foundation, Lab Services, P.O. Box 1846, Easton, MD 21601.

John Thomas Nevins, Jr.

October 28, 1946 - June 8, 2009