Richard Aaron Pownall

Richard was born in Springfield, WV on May 8, 1940. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of Jarrettsville Manor Memorial VFW Post 8672. He served in Vietnam from 1967-1968 as a helicopter mechanic and was so proud of his service.

He was the beloved husband of Joan Kathryn Pownall for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Steven Eugene Pownall of Springfield, WV, his step daughter Donna Lynn Peyton of Nottingham, MD, his parents Thomas and Gladys Pownall (Wolford) of Springfield, WV, a sister Eileen Wagoner of Springfield, WV, a sister Shirley Burkett of Points, WV, a brother John Pownall of Springfield, WV, a brother Paul Pownall of Romney, WV. He is survived by his step son Charles Deitsch and wife Gail of Timonium, MD, his granddaughters Gillian Deitsch of Timonium, MD and Kathryn Engler of Jarrettsville, MD, a sister Betty Lease of Apache Junction, AZ, a sister Doris Fields and her husband Jim of Springfield, WV. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Richard's wish was to be cremated. No memorial services will be at this time.

Donations can be made in Richard's memory to the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211, see link below and/or Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 99, Springfield, WV 26763