Roy Carl Fielder, Sr., 77, a resident of Severna Park, died on August 30, 2010 at home, due to respiratory failure.

He was born on July 3, 1933 in Elk Creek, VA, where he was raised. He lived in Severna Park for the past 52 years.

Mr. Fielder served in the U.S. Army in 1952 and he retired from Ft. George Meade as a meat cutter.

He was a member of Post 175 American Legion and the Masonic Lodge in Annapolis.

Mr. Fielder enjoyed playing bluegrass music with friends at American Legion and eating chocolate. He also enjoyed his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his late parents, Clarence and Gladese Fielder and his late sister, Ruth Dickenson.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ruth Anne Fielder of Severna Park; son, Roy Carl Fielder Jr. of Severna Park; daughter, Cheryl Richardson of Pasadena; brothers, E. Dwight Fielder of Severna Park and Thomas Fielder of New Freedom, PA; and four grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, September 1 and on Thursday, September 2 from 9:30-10:30 am at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in MD Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD.

Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com