James E. Litchfield, 74, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Salisbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 22, 1937 to the late Dorthea and Bernice Litchfield. He was raised by the late George and Hazel Frock of Woodberry, Maryland. He became very successful in his job .It is so hard to say goodbye, but you will be free of pain and in heaven with people who love you and will take care of you. His family included a wife he loved dearly, Ruby Litchfield; a son, Kevin Litchfield; a step-daughter, Darlene Goodman; mother-in-law, Momma Myers; a nephew namesake, James (Jay) Litchfield of Maine, and his wife, children; and his late brother, Bob Litchfield and his wife Beth; nieces, nephews and their children; his sister; two great grandchildren, Miles James and Alec Andrew; and sisters-in-law and their husbands and children. He will be missed by many friends from previous jobs and his best friend Charlie Kennedy and his wife and many friends of the Masonic Order where he was past master three times and those friends in Baltimore, Harford County and Salisbury, Maryland. In memory of Mr. Litchfield, contributions may be sent to NAMI, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 475, Columbia, MD 21044. May God bless and keep him as we say goodbye, until we meet again, Love, Ruby, Kevin, Darlene, mother-in-law Lorraine and Momma Myers, Kim, Mike, and Stacey. Arrangements are in the care Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.