Thomas "Bucky" C. Jewell, Sr.

CHESTER- Thomas "Bucky" C. Jewell, Sr., 65, of Chester, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born February 17, 1945 in Baltimore, a son of the late Charles Clarke and Mary Frances Tanner Jewell. Bucky, as he was fondly known by all who knew and loved him, lived his entire life on Kent Island and was extremely proud of his Eastern Shore heritage. He graduated from Stevensville High School with the Class of 1963. In school he was a gifted athlete and lettered in basketball, baseball and soccer. He served as Class President for both his junior and senior years. After high school Bucky married his high school sweetheart, Karen Janeen Clevenger Jewell, and they shared a wonderful marriage of 46 years. Following in his father's footsteps he joined the HVAC industry and joined Steamfitter's Local 602. He was employed by Washington Refrigeration, W.G. Cornell, Carrier Corporation, Combustioneer and W.E. Bowers during his career, which spanned 48 years. As he journeyed from apprentice to supervisor, he was well respected in the industry by suppliers, contractors, and his "boys" as he fondly called them. He continued to consult and teach beyond his retirement. Bucky cherished the great friends he worked with for over 4 decades in the industry. Sharing his love of sports with his children, Bucky and a group of friends were instrumental in forming the Kent Island Youth Soccer League in the early 70's. He coached all three of his children and many, many other youth soccer players. Many lifelong friendships with other coaches, parents and players were formed on the soccer fields of the Kent Island American Legion and Mowbray Park through those formative years. Growing up around the Chesapeake Bay, Bucky had a fondness for fishing. He loved taking his kids and grandkids out on his boat. When he was younger he was a big Baltimore Colts fan, often attending games at Memorial Stadium. He switched his allegiance to the Ravens when they came to town. Bucky was also a big NASCAR fan, making several trips to the Daytona 500 rooting on his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He loved country music, especially his beloved Reba McIntire. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Janeen Clevenger Jewell; three children, Christine Jewell Ward of Chester, Thomas C. Jewell, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Delmar, DE and Gregory Jewell and his wife, Kimberly of W. Hartford, CT; six grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Amy Elizabeth Jewell, Carlye Ward Pass and her husband Tim, Tyler William Jewell, Emily Elizabeth Jewell, Liam Thomas Jewell and Lyla Caroline Jewell; two great-grandchildren, Carter Warren Pass and Haylie Christine Pass; a brother, Charles Clarke Jewell, II and wife, Claudia of Chester; his mother-in-law, Jeanette Nash Clevenger of Chester; an uncle, Thomas Gillis Jewell of Baltimore, and special family Dottie, Delores and Ronnie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, with whom he shared very close and special relationships, and a host of lifelong friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vicky Jewell Kaufman; and his father-in-law, William Clevenger. A visitation will be held Monday, January 17, 2011 at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 106 Shamrock Lane, Chester, Maryland from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kent Island United Methodist Church, 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester, Maryland. The service will be officiated by the Reverend David Bennett. Interment will follow the service at Stevensville Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Bucky's memory to the Kent Island United Methodist Church, 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester, MD 21619.

Thomas "Bucky" C. Jewell, Sr.

February 17, 1945 - January 13, 2011