MILLINGTON, Md. - William Russell Maule Jr., of Millington, died on March 9, 2011, at the Hospice Center, Centreville. He was 78. He was born in Sudlersville, on Aug. 5, 1932, the son of the late William Russell Sr. and Pauline Thompson Maule. He was a 1949 graduate of Sudlersville High School and attended Salisbury College. Mr. Maule joined his father in the family's business, William R. Maule & Son Plumbing and Electric, following his education. He married Katherine "Kitty" Marie Jones of Clayton, Del., on Sept. 29, 1951. Mr. Maule was a life member for over 62 years of Sudlersville Fire Company, a member of Centreville Lodge #180 A.F. & A.M. where he served as master of the lodge five times. In addition he was a Past Worthy Patron of The Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Maule was also a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Sudlersville, and a past member of Chester River Yacht and Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and family. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, William R. Maule III of Chestertown, and D. Wayne Maule of Millington; a sister, Barbara "Bobbie" Maule of Chestertown; grandchildren, Wm. Russell Maule IV, Melissa P. Maule, Sarah J. Maule, David W. Maule Jr., Robert Maule II and Eric S. Maule, all of Millington; along with three great-grandchildren. One son, the late Robert "Robbie" Steven Maule, predeceased him in 1988. A Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Sunday March 13, at Sudlersville United Methodist Church. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, March 12, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where a Masonic service will be 5 p.m. Interment will be in Crumpton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Center of Queen Anne's County 255 Comet Drive Centreville, MD 21617. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home www.fhnfuneralhome.com