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John Mercer Jeffries

Dover, Delaware

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John Mercer JeffriesDied Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Dover Kent Hospital, age 73, after a long illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE, December 23, 1938, graduated from Unionville High School, Kennett Square, PA and attended Pennsylvania State University. He is survived by his sister, Linda...

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My brother, Lee, and I grew up with you & John. Your mother was my brother's God Mother. Your mother and ours used to take the bus into Wilmington to shop and have lunch at Woolworths. When visiting us in Lindamere we got a phone call from one of the Wilmington Radio Stations. They wanted to know the name of the "Oldest Chartered City in the US". We didn't know the answer but John did, so we won $175.00, which we split. You may remember the incident. When your mother passed away, we lost...

John and I were Classmates and friends at Kennett High School. He was a good fellow and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Vance Pennington Newark, Delaware

Linda, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember our times at Chadds Ford. My Deepest Sympathies to you and your family.

Linda, my sister Nancy and I lived next door to you and Johnny in Edgemoor before you moved to PA. We're sorry for your loss. Please let us know the specifics of a service in Smyrna. Jane Edwards McKinstry. janejim11@verizon .net