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JOHN SOMERVILLE Obituary


JOHN WALTER SOMERVILLE, SR.  Deacon  
Surrounded by his family, Deacon John W. Somerville, Sr. transitioned to be with His Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Somerville, he is the devoted father of daughters, Velveetta, Glenda, Jacinta, the late Felicia; and sons, Francis, Andre, John, Jr., Anthony, Marcus, Keith, Kevin, Darryl, Martin and the late Dwayne. He is also survived by 44 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren, sister, Susie Loretta Collins, brother, Deacon James Somerville, five daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Deacon Somerville will have two public viewings at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza, MD on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Due to COVID, Catholic Clergy will conduct a private Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. for the immediate family followed by a public Interment with Military Funeral Honors at the St. Mary's Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD. Masks and adherence to social distance protocols are required for all services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the John and Audrey Scholarship Fund payable to St. Joseph Sodality, 29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza, MD. Online condolences may be made at: www.stewartfuneralhome.com  

Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, 2020.
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GONE BUT NOT forgottenR.I.P.

Diana L. Satterwhite

October 18, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your father, like your mother, left a glorious and phenomenal legacy with the Rose family

Linda Rose Gist

Friend

October 29, 2020

My condolences to the family and friends of the Somerville’s; May God comfort and keep you and grant you peace

Thomas Porter

Family

October 28, 2020

Little Jacinta and family I am praying for you during this very difficult time! May the comfort of God cover you all! Love you!

Lynette Plowden and Family

Friend

October 28, 2020

Our most sincere sympathy to the entire family. Your dad will be missed. Oh what great times we had and will remember.
Cousins Michael and Kathy Holly

Michael A Holly

Family

October 28, 2020

Glenda, Beverly, Karissa & entire Family

Heartfelt condolences to all in the loss of your loving father, grandfather, etc, I have many memories of us visiting the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception when our daughters attended St Ann's Academy and your Dad was a Deacon there.
I referred to him as the handsome man with the big wide grin.

Another fond memory of his dedication to his friends is when we had returned to Anna T. R. home from the hospital after my brother Charles A. (Jack) Robinson had just been pronounced deceased. Your Mom and Dad were one of the first visitors to come to by to offer condolences before 8a. They were dedicated friends.

Our faith teaches us that this is not the end. Until that time treasure all of the precious memories of Deacon Walter.

God is in the mist of this all and asked Him for what you all need at this time. He's the Great Comforter.

Much condolences,

Ella L. Robinson
and daughter Brittany Z. Matthews

Ell L. Robinson

Friend

October 28, 2020

Sommerville Family
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. Mr. Sommerville was an amazing person. He was a good friend of my parents and married James and I 23 years ago today. He will always be remembered warmly in our hearts. Love

Charletta & James Aikins

Friend

October 27, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person, dad, granddad and father-in-law. With lots of fond memories and a special place in my heart I will love you and miss you always, your daughter-in-law

Donna

Daughter

October 27, 2020

Mr. Somerville was a wonderful person and I am glad I had a chance to meet him. My condolences goes out to the entire family and may God bless and be with each one of you through this difficult time of sorrow.

Pamela Eseigbe (Cassie’s sister)

Friend

October 27, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the family. Your father was a very sweet and humorous man I really enjoyed listening to his stories and the way that everyone chimed in with their own perceptions. A true testament of love. He will definitely be missed. My prayers are with you all

Melissa Stanley Brown

Friend

October 27, 2020

Dear Sommerville family. We are so saddened at the loss of our dear friend and Deacon. Every Sunday after mass, Deacon Walter would always ask us about how our two youngest children, Melanie and Joe, were doing, having served with him on the alter as alter servers at St. Joseph's several years. We will miss his beautiful smile and uplifting conversations every week after mass. He will be dearly missed. You are all in our prayers and we can rest assured that he is a peace in our Savior's arms.

Billy and Susan Johnson

Friend

October 27, 2020

To the Somerville family, Elaine Hutchinson and family offer our deepest sympathy
for your loss, in all the love and memories that surround you, may you find strength and peace.

Elaine Hutchinson

Friend

October 27, 2020

a loved one

October 27, 2020

Cassandra Beard

October 26, 2020

Paul Ricketts

October 26, 2020

Yolanda Switzer

October 26, 2020

The Waters Family extends their condolances to the entire Somerville Family.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Christine Waters

Friend

October 26, 2020

To Velveeta, Andre and Family,

Feeling with you the loss of a dear father and a wonderful friend to all that knew him. He was an inspiration for me. May your memories sustain you in this hour and serve always as a guiding light. I can see his beautiful smile now lighting the heavens. Peace be with you.

Barbara Harper Crampton

Coworker

October 25, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My prayers are with you and your family.

Antoinette Sullivan

Friend

October 25, 2020

My condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing your father was a man of God who is now in his hands.

Kim Kendrick

Friend

October 25, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Sincere condolences, prayers and love to the family.
Evelyn Nichols and family

Evelyn Nichols

October 24, 2020

I just wanted to offer my condolences for the loss of your loved one. God is always in control and love never dies. Peace and love

Diana L Satterwhite & family

Diana L. Satterwhite

Family

October 24, 2020

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Lying in State

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza, MD 20019

Oct

28

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

DC 20019

Oct

28

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

MD 20019

Oct

28

Interment

St. Mary's Queen of Peace Cemetery

Mechanicsville, MD 20019

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