Danny Richard "Zaxx" Bovey, Jr.

Danny Bovey “Zaxx”, 51, of Hagerstown, MD passed away suddenly on April 4, 2022, in Hagerstown, MD, born December 2, 1970, he was the son of late Danny Richard Bovey Sr and Deborah Allene Fitzwater of Hagerstown. He graduated from Walkersville High School in 1989. As a Young boy, one of his favorite pastimes was playing baseball where he played for UMAC. As he polished his skills, he became a prospect for the San Diego Padres organization. His love for baseball led him into forming the Maryland Shockers, based in the Washington County area, he had a vision of growing an affordable, premier travel baseball program for boys. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends watching his favorite sport teams, such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Florida State Seminoles. Danny’s world revolved around his great nephew, Justice Fritz. He loved spending time playing catch and teaching him the basic fundamentals of baseball, while grooming him to be the best miniature version of himself. Danny is survived by his mother Deborah Fitzwater, sisters Michelle Tibbs, fiancé, Robert Baker of Strasburg, VA, Veronica Tibbs, boyfriend Kenny Collins of Thurmont, MD, Andrea Blubaugh, husband Scott Furstenberg of Cumberland, MD, Angela Rudd, husband Scott Rudd of Cumberland, MD, Amy Furstenberg, husband Nicholas Furstenberg of Cumberland, MD. Nieces, Cynthia Fritz of Hagerstown, MD, Maleia Castle of Thurmont, MD, Nephews, Trevor Fritz of Newport News, VA, Tyler Castle of Thurmont, MD, and Matthew Sanders Jr. of Thurmont, MD, along with many other nieces, nephews, cousins and Uncles. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grand-father, Willard L. Fitzwater Sr., maternal grand-mother Joyce “Peggy” Davis, Stepfather Mervin A. Tibbs, and aunt Sherry Mills. Family and friends will be received at J.L Davis Funeral Home, 12525 Bradbury Avenue, Smithsburg, MD from 10am-12pm, with a service at 12pm. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD. Special thanks to John Fritz, Larry Fitzwater, and Gary Fitzwater for their gracious donations. Arrangements were made by J. L Davis Funeral Home, Smithburg, MD and online condolences may be offered at www.jldavisfh.com