Albert G. Ringgold

Albert Garfield Ringgold, Sr., son of the late Charles and Amelia Ringgold, was born on October 7, 1923, in Sunnybrook, MD. The family later moved to Glencoe, MD. He was one of nine children. Albert departed this life at 9:10 am on Thursday, November 21, 2002, surrounded by loved ones.On November 18, 1950 he married Marguerite Carolyn Levere, (who died in 1997). From this union five children were born: Albert Jr., Felecia Lynn, Teresa Ann, Melissa Lois, and Alicia Leigh. Albert has always been a family man. He provided a good life for his wife and their children.His early religious training began at Stevenson A. M.E. Church in Sparks, MD. He was educated at Sparks School. Drafted into the Army at a young age, Albert traveled to many different countries. He was in Normandy, France on D-Day and God saw it to return him home safely. As a result of his service, Albert received the World War II victory ribbon, a citation, a good conduct medal, the American theater ribbon, and the European African Middle Eastern ribbon.Albert constantly served God throughout his life. He joined Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church, Long Green, MD, and become and active worker for Christ. Albert wore many hats in Mt. Zion. His position included: church treasurer, trustees, served on the steward board, and was also a member of the finance committee. Albert worked various jobs before joining United Container Machinery nee Koppers in Glen Arm, MD and retired in 1989 after 39 years of dedicated service.In May 2002, Albert was diagnosed with an illness that left him paralyzed from his waist down. Albert’s lie was blessed with his children who nursed him around the clock. He leaves to mourn his loving memory: five children, Albert G. Ringgold, Jr., Felecia L. Ringgold, Teresa A. Holman, Melissa L. Ringgold-Lynch, and Alicia L. Ringgold-Williams. Eleven grandchildren; a loving mother-in-law, Marguirette Levere; three sisters; Alice Blake, Olga Wallace, Edna Maddox; one brother, Kenneth Ringgold; one daughter-in-law; three sons-in-law; five sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; one aunt, Ella Ringgold; two godchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends also survive him.

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Albert G. Ringgold

October 7, 1923 - November 21, 2002