Max C. Lichty

Max C. Lichty, age 79, of Middle River, MD passed away on January 15, 2017 at his home. Born in Mountain Lake Park, MD, he was the son of Roy B. and Lola Mildred (Taylor) Lichty. He served our country in the National Guard and had worked as a machinist in the steel industry. An avid pilot since the 1950's, he was a member of the Essex Flying Club which was recently renamed in his honor to the "Max Lichty Essex Flying Club." He was a multi engine instructor and glider instructor with over 10, 000 flight hours and had perfectly restored a 1946 Aeronca-7AC Champ three times. He was an Elder at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and his life was serving his Lord.

Mr. Lichty is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Lichty; children Kathy (Michael F.) L. Peter, Sandra (late Thomas S.) K. Thrappas, and Donald (Dawn L.) D. Lichty; brother, Sonny Lichty; grandchildren, Robert (Jennifer), Laura (James), Katelyn (Joseph), Megan (James), Jacob, Michael, Jeffrey and Sarah; and great grandchildren, Elizabella, Selah, Grayson and Penelope.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Helen Ruth Shaffer.