Of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2014. Surviving relatives are grandchildren, Richard V. McCants, III (Debra), Melvin D. Russell, Jr. (Michelle) and Melony R. Black; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Russell, Brandy Russell, and Richard V. McCants, IV; one great-great-granddaughter, Rita ReNee Singleton; niece, Margaret Spencer; stepdaughters, Joyce Genies and Carole Marlene Pollard; step-niece, Geraldyne Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, March 18, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 - 45th Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20019. Interment Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD. Arrangements by HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS CO., INC.