William Garvin

William "Bill" Garvin, 84, of Sykesville passed away on September 26, 2025. He was born June 30, 1941, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Edward T. Garvin and Florence Carroll Garvin. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother Edward J. Garvin. Bill was a patriot and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1963-67 and was stationed in Texas and England. He was a graduate of Prince Georges Community College. He worked as an intelligence analyst for the NSA for over 30 years. In related work for the Department of Defense he and his family lived in Australia from 1976-78 and were able to enjoy many adventures in the Australian Outback on weekends and holidays. He had many hobbies and interests and kept active physically. His hobbies included pickleball, hunting and woodworking. He was a member of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI). He especially loved genealogy and spending time researching his family roots. Bill was a longstanding member of the Carroll County Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) and the Amateur Radio Relay League. He was known as by his call sign N3GWV in the amateur radio community. Bill also loved traveling with his wife. Every year for 33 years, he and his wife traveled to St. Martin, their favorite island getaway. After he retired, he and Jane traveled to numerous places together which led them to 21 different countries. He became a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoying riding the local roads of central Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jane; his son William and wife Wendy of Frederick, Maryland; his son Daniel and wife Rachel of San Ramon, California; his grandchildren; Patricia, Aaron, Zoe, and Emma Garvin; a great grandchild Baxton Hadden; his step grandchildren; Noah, Ryan and wife Amy Cain, and step great grandchild Jayden Cain. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department, or to the Sykesville American Legion Post #223 in Bill's memory. Services and a celebration of live will be held in the near future. Due notice will be given. At the request of the family, the interment at The Garrison Forest Veteran's Cemetery will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

William Garvin

June 30, 1941 - September 26, 2025