Wilmer Winfred Fluharty, Jr. “Buck” died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Somerford House in Frederick, MD. He was 96 years old. Born on October 31, 1922 in Oxford, MD, he was the son of the late Wilmer W. Fluharty, Sr. and Agnes Durinthia Haddaway Fluharty. Mr. Fluharty graduated from Tilghman High School and attended the University of Maryland. He served honorably in the U.S. Army 101st Calvary during World War II and in the Marine Corp Reserves during the Korean Conflict. He married Thelma Mae “Terry” Fluharty on June 21, 1947 in Easton and they made their home in Tilghman until 1986 when they moved to St. Michaels. Mr. Fluharty was previously the owner of Fluharty’s Boatyard and then BF Marine Enterprises. He was the oldest living member of the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Fluharty was a member of the Tilghman United Methodist Church, EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and the NRA. He built a Spezio aircraft and was an avid flyer and Harley Davidson rider. He enjoyed many years on the water boating and fishing. He is survived by his children; Douglas Fluharty (Pat), Rodney Fluharty (Chris), and Stacey Fluharty Hiltner (Don), seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma, who died in 2017 and his son, Vaughn Lee “Bucky” Fluharty. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2 PM at Tilghman United Methodist Church, where friends may call one-hour prior from 1-2 PM. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Tilghman United Methodist Church, 5731 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671 and the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Dept., 5996 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Wilmer Winfred Fluharty Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilmer Winfred Fluharty Jr October 31 1922 April 24 2019.
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