John Franklin DeLawder, 59, of Dundalk, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Born on July 22, 1962 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Owen Wilson Delawder, Sr. and Ella Jo Hines DeLawder.

He was a Farmhand on a horse ranch owned by his dear friends Ned and Harriett Notzon of Butler. He loved his family and spending and time with them. He enjoyed crafting, building projects, music, and he loved animals.

He is survived by siblings Kay DeLawder Washington, JoAnn Rumpff, Linda Braverman, Cynthia Rodriguez and husband Wilmer (Coco) Rodriguez, Jose and Rick Arredondo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sister Nancy DeLawder Buck, and brother Owen W. DeLawder, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 East Main Street Westminster.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.