Educator M. William Runyon,
82, of La Plata

M. William Runyon, 82, of La Plata died July 22, 2004 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. Mr. Runyon was a retired Assistant Superintendant for Charles County Board of Education. He was also a member of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. Mr. Runyon was a member of the following organizations; VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Rotary Club(held all postions) (Jess Starkey, Dr. Fred Johnson and I formed the Charles County Rotary Club)- first meetings were in the La Plata Howard Johnson's. Frank White owned the hotel and allowed us to have breakfast meetings there. Recipient of Paul Harris Fellow, Chamber of Commerce ( School Board's Rep), Lions Club (held all positions), Boy Scouts of America (Assistant Scout Master), Little League Coach (flag football), Junior Varsity Coach(Baseball), Boxing Coach, Literary Debating Team Coach, Varsity Rifle Instuctor (won two national championships)this was all at Charlotte Hall, Golden Gloves Boxing member, elected Board of Education, Administrative Chair United Methodist Church. Born March 4, 1922 in Logan, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Rush Floyd Runyon and the late Martha Hannah Runyon. He was born 5th in line of 7. He was preceded in death by 4 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Patricia Runyon; son, Randall W. Runyon, Sr.; brother, Rush Floyd Runyon, Jr.; sister, Thelma Charlotte Hogan; and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, July 30 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata. Service will be Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. The Rev. Davis Peck will officiate. Burial will take place at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf. Memorial contributions may be made to La Plata United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2824, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.