John Arthur 'Buddy' Prahl, 73

CAMBRIDGE - John Arthur "Buddy" Prahl, of Cambridge, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge. Born June 15, 1935, in Trappe, son of the late George Allen and Margaret Louise Carey Prahl, he was 73. John, better known as Buddy by friends and relatives, was a loving husband to Louise Turner for eight years. Buddy had worked at the Phillips Packing House. As a licensed plumber he worked for Emerson Elzey Plumbing and Heating and George Jackson Plumbing and Heating, both of Cambridge and for Hess Mechanical Contractors of Upper Marlboro retiring in 1997. Buddy enjoyed the outdoors; fishing and boating were his specialties. He also enjoyed relaxing watching black and white cowboy movies on the television. Buddy loved to be with his and Louise's families. He was an active member of the Cambridge Church of the Nazarene for over 30 years serving as Sunday School Superintendent and as Head Usher for many years. Buddy was preceded in death by his brother, Louis C. Prahl of Cambridge on March 11, 2007. Buddy is survived by his beloved wife, Louise of Cambridge; daughter Diana Harris of Easton; a sister, Doris Moran of North East; four brothers, A. Carl Prahl and friend Mae of Crapo, William H. Prahl and his wife Joyce of Cambridge, Wilmer L. Prahl and his wife Cindy of Buford, S.C., Rev. Richard K. Prahl and his wife Sharon of Cambridge; three stepsons, Keith B. Turner and wife Karen of Cambridge, Kirk F. Turner of Mechanicsville, and Kris F. Turner and his wife Kim of East New Market; two granddaughters, Megan Clark and Haley Harris; one great-granddaughter, Madyson; three step grandchildren, Ryan, Chloe and Macy Turner; and many nieces, nephews and cousins and a dear family friend, James Loveless. Pallbearers will be Vincent Gordon, Kenny Prahl, Matthew Prahl, Ray Gordon, Kirk Turner, Kris Turner and Keith Turner. Services will be noon Thursday, May 7, at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Easton where friends may call from 10 a.m.-noon. Burial will take place at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cambridge Church of the Nazarene, 97 Sandy Hill Rd., Cambridge, MD 21613; or the American Lung Association 209 E. Market St. Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton. www.fhnfuneralhome.com.