Garyton Colvard Echols, Jr., 85, of LaPlata, MD passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018, surrounded by family at Hospice of Charles County.
Born October 17, 1933, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Garyton Colvard and Christine Combs Echols.
He moved to LaPlata in 1958 with his wife Carol raising a family of six children. He was extremely active in the community and had a “life of service” to the Town of LaPlata and Southern Maryland for over 60 years. One of his passions of service was being a life member of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department for 59 years. He held many LPVFD elected offices: President for 5 years, Vice President for 4 years, Board of Directors for 2 years, Treasurer for 2 years and as Chief for 11 years. He was also an Instructor at the Maryland Institute of Fire and Rescue and helped train a generation of first responders who continue to serve our community.