James Thomas Decker Jr.

On March 15, 2018, James Thomas Decker, Jr., 80, passed away suddenly at his home. He was the beloved husband, of 55 years, of Dorothy Carrie Decker; devoted father of Michelle A. Muth and her husband Tom, James L. Decker and his wife Kathleen, and Matthew T. Decker; loving grandfather of Stephen and Emily Muth, and Karaline and Sarah Decker; dear brother of JoAnne Engel and her husband Gilbert, Cheryl Barker, Helen Miller and her husband Ron, and the late Richard and Gilbert Decker; cherished brother-in-law of Joann Decker. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. James was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from Amtrak after 35 years of service. He was a man of faith and enjoyed being an usher at the Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc. 9705 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236, on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 3-5 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11AM at the Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment services will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’ name to the Shrine of the Little Flower Roman Catholic Congregation 2854 Brendan Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213. Online tributes may be left for the family at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com