James Russell "Jimmy" Rawlings

November 14, 1949 - January 14, 2021

James Russell "Jimmy" Rawlings, 71, of White Plains, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born on November 14, 1949 in Hughesville, Maryland, he was the son of the late George Thomas Rawlings and Lillie Gertrude Rawlings. Jimmy was a self-employed carpenter who enjoyed fishing, playing pool on a league and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. He was of the Episcopal faith and attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Piney Parish in Waldorf. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers Edward Rawlings and William “Sonny” Rawlings. He is survived by his sister Louise Edwards; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Connie Short; brother-in-law Harold Edwards. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 11AM until time of service at 12Noon at Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Per COVID-19 guidelines, masks are required and social distancing is still in place. While the funeral home is operating with limited capacity (25), we ask that all visitors be mindful of others. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Church Cemetery in Waldorf, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20602.