On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Martha Trytten England; father of Lynn (Bob) England Murphy and Carol England; grandfather of Kyle (Jenn), Erin, and Kelly Murphy; great-grandfather of Lilah and Emma Murphy. As W3JCN, he was a proud amateur radio operator. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, June 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, where funeral service will follow at 1 pm. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.