John Proctor

JOHN LOUIS PROCTOR died on August 15, 2013 in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after a brief illness. John Louis Proctor was born on May 26, 1933 in LaPlata, Maryland to the late Louis and Martha Proctor. Early in life, he joined the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaPlata, Maryland. John received his elementary education by attending Charles County public schools. He graduated in 1951 from Bel Alton High School. John also attended Maryland State College, now known as UMES, for a year and a half. While in high school, he played basketball, football and ran track. John was inducted in the United States Army in June of 1953. He served in the 28th Infantry Regiment. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. John was a PFC and in June of 1961 he received an honorable discharge. John met his future wife, Mildred Marie Neale in high school. They were married on October 22, 1955 and John and his new bride moved to Baltimore, Maryland. They are the parents of one daughter, DiAnne Moore and one grandson, Derrick Moore. John enjoyed spending time with his family, especially when his grandson came to visit, that really made his day. John also enjoyed listening to and watching sports such as baseball, football, boxing and track and field. His most favorite sport was baseball. He kept statistics in a blue booklet. You talk baseball to John and you have an all day conversation. His favorite teams were the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens. John was a quiet person and did things in his own unique style. John joined the Knights of Columbus, where he became a past Grand Knight and an honorary life member. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including being the Knight of the Year twice. John was also a 4th Degree member. He became a past faithful navigator and honorary life member there as well. Once again, he earned the Knight of the Year award. John showed his patriotism and joined the Color Core, where he served until his health failed him. John was a loyal and dedicated employee. He was employed by the Flynn and Emrich Company for twenty-six years as a machinist. He continued his career by working for several security companies. He retired in 1998 from the AAI Company in Hunt Valley, Maryland. John was a faithful member of the New All Saints Catholic Church for many years. He and his wife spent many hours doing voluntary work, especially beautifying the church grounds. John worked in the food pantry, where he packed bags for the needy. He held several key positions in the ministries he belonged to. He was the president and secretary of the security team and he was the treasurer of the Usher Ministry for many years. John received several awards for his work. In 1999, he received the Mother Mary Lange Award for service rendered. John also did community work as well. He kept the neighborhood on the street where he lived clean. For that he received a citation from then Mayor Martin O’Malley. John’s work on earth is done. May the work he did speak for him. John was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Holley, Annie Stewart and Catherine Proctor; and two brothers, William Proctor and Leo Proctor. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Mildred; one daughter, DiAnne Moore; one grandson, Derrick Moore; a special granddaughter, Brittaneé Gross and her mother, Sheila Wilson; five sisters, Dorothy Bush, Frances Proctor, Barbara Wheeler (Edward), Jean Diggs (Harold) and Joyce Proctor; two brothers, James Proctor (Cassandra) and Charles Proctor (Wanda); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

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John Proctor

May 26, 1933 - August 15, 2013