Rodney V. Councell

Rodney Vaughan Councell passed away on September 14, 2024, in Easton, MD. Rodney was born to William Sherman Councell, Sr. and Flossie Mathilda Plugge Councell on March 21, 1933, in Cordova, MD. He attended Centreville High School and was among the graduating class of 1951. Rodney was awarded a scholarship to The Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. Although he did not complete his 4-year scholarship, he remained interested in art his entire life. Which included doing several oil paintings of family, old masters, and places he had visited. While working at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company one summer it piqued his interest in airplanes and led to him joining the US Air Force in July 1952. Rodney obtained his private pilot license in 1954 and continued to fly until he was in his 60s. While he was stationed in England in 1954, he spotted a young lady on the dance floor doing the jitterbug. Her name was Ann Maher, and they married in London in August 1955. They spent their honeymoon in Ann’s hometown of Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, Ireland. They Moved back to the US and lived in Ridgely, MD for two years while Rodney trained with his brother-in-law, Elwood Cherry, to learn watch and clock making. During this time, they had two children, Sheila Ann and Rodney Sean Councell. Rodney retired from the Air Force in June 1974 as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) after serving his country in California, North Carolina, Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, North Africa, and Europe, as well as serving one year in Vietnam in the late 1960s. After retiring from the Air Force, he built a home with a workshop in Greensboro, MD and opened a clock and watch repair shop which he operated for over 45 years. He was both a Master Watchmaker and a Master Clockmaker. Was preceded in death by his wife, Ann in 2013. He is survived by his children, Sheila Englehart and Sean (Debi) Councell, grandchildren; Jennifer Englehart, Eric Englehart, Derek Penkert, Adam Penkert, and Bryan Councell, great-grandchildren; Skylar Englehart, Layne Englehart, Zanna Penkert, Celeste Penkert, Jack Councell, and Stevie Councell. He is also survived by his dear sister, Faye Councell Pollilo of Stevensville, MD. The family would like to thank Bayleigh Chase and Talbot County Hospice, as well as his friend and caretaker, Elrine Johnson. A special thanks to his “Lady Friend” Mary Lou McAllister who he met at Bayleigh Chase and kept a smile on his face during his last months. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm. A service will be held on Friday September 20, 2024 at 11am at Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton MD. In lieu of flowers donations in Rodney's name can be made to Vets Helping Vets VFW Post 5118, Attn: Gene Feher, 355 Glebe Road, Easton, MD 21601 or American Legion Jeff Davis Post 18, 2619 Centreville Road, Centreville, MD 21617. Online condolences can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com

Rodney V. Councell

March 21, 1933 - September 14, 2024