Jon W. Netherton

Jon W. Netherton, 72, of Owings, MD, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Washington, DC, to Cora Mae (Walker) and Russell W. Netherton. Jon worked and retired as a project manager for the Library of Congress, then worked at Advanced Auto for a number of years. The last few years he worked for Karen’s of Calvert as a delivery driver, but flowers was not the only thing he delivered…he also gave everyone he saw a warm smile and a friendly greeting. Jon had a number of hobbies. He really enjoyed driving his corvette, coaching baseball for the American Legion and Babe Ruth. He loved to travel, watching old westerns, sci-fi and the nature channels. He enjoyed watching sports and was a very devoted fan of the Washington Redskins, the Capitols and the Nationals. In 1963, Jon designed his Senior Yearbook and his creativity and artistic nature was evident throughout his life. For over 50 years, Jon was the beloved husband of Sharon (Dixon) Netherton. He was the loving father of Kelly Ann Guss and Keri Netherton; and the devoted grandfather of five grandchildren – Jason, Dylan, Luke, Blake and Delaney. He was the brother of James Netherton and Jan Williams. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends. Family invites friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, MD, on Tuesday, July 11 from 1 pm until start of Memorial Services at 2 pm. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jon’s memory to End Hunger in Calvert County, P O Box 758, Huntingtown, MD 20639 ~ or ~ St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 ~ or ~ the American Cancer Society, P O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jon W. Netherton please visit our Sympathy Store.