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Rev Fae Robinson
January 26, 2025
Your Grands and I are missing you especially your jokes, smile and snacks.
Trish Lucas-Smith
April 26, 2017
Dear Brother-in-Law, Thank you for spending so much time with me and Harvey. I liked you from the moment that I met you which grew into love and deep respect. I'll always remember playing pinochile, the Uptown, listening to music and talking about life's issues. Love you
Daria Maris
March 6, 2017
I had Mr. D for 4th grade at Wetherill. He was my favorite teacher. He was a very good man. So sorry to hear of his passing.
F L Robinson
February 17, 2017
May the LORD bless the DeJarnette Family with fond memories and ease their aching hearts.
Stan Shockley Sr.
February 16, 2017
Mr. D, you were a mentor, guiding light and friend to me as a young man coming up in Chester in the early 70's...God Bless Buddy!!!!..Stan Shockley Sr. Of DeSoto,Tx
Francis Brown
February 11, 2017
Thank you Mr. d for making my life better.
February 6, 2017
Thank you for the memories & enjoy your transition of life. From Fredia Gibbs & Family!
Marie Barber
February 6, 2017
My third grade teacher..Mr.De was the best teacher and a kind man...Thank you Mr.De for helping so many people...RIP
February 5, 2017
My fourth grade teacher.One of the best teachers I ever had.He went above and beyond what is expected of a teacher.Very caring and compassionate.And he made learning fun.R.I.P. Mr.D
Sincerely Melissa Dowling.
Sybil Nichols-Pinkerton
February 5, 2017
Mr. D, My fourth grade teacher. God bless you and your family
February 4, 2017
An outstanding and caring person. I enjoyed his wisdom and his positive outlook on life.
Chester will sure miss this legend.
Cecil Wilson
Kay Scott
February 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss praying for that family at this difficult time
Sharonda
February 4, 2017
My condolence to the DeJarnette family,
I meet Mr.D when I was a young buck, he had us out tagging just about every Sat. and always welcomed me in his home, your truly gone to be missed.
Diane Palm
February 4, 2017
My condolences to Willie D's family and all who loved him. A true gentlemen and mentor for many youth. May you rest in peace and power brother!!!
February 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss. We were classmates and he was always very dedicated to the children who crossed his path.
Brenda Swain
Bernard T Blackwell
February 3, 2017
Our deepest Condolences Sharon and the Dejarnette Family.Brother Willie D was God sent to many of us from Chester, He will be missed not forgotten. He is now Teaching and Coaching in Heaven.
Carsarraine,Bernard,Shariff,Suni Blackwell.
Shanone DeJarnette-Foster
February 3, 2017
Well Billy I'm sure gonna miss you. Our talks, your smile and your jokes. Everything happened so suddenly and I didn't get a chance to tell you I love you . So I love you and most certainly gonna miss you soooooo much.
Ajha Moore
February 3, 2017
You are alive in Heaven with Jeasus. R.I.P Mr D.❤❤❤ u will be missed
Ajha
February 3, 2017
I met Mr D through his Great grand daughter Shayiana who is My Bestfriend, he was a very special person to the family and he will be missed deeply and loved always. I am still praying for comfort to the DeJarnette family.
Clifford Mixon
February 3, 2017
Thank you Mr. D for your encouraging words during my life. Thanks for all the summer camps at the boys and girls club! Cliff (World) Mixon
Mary Birney
February 3, 2017
One of my most beloved teachers. Thank you and may the Good Lord bless you and keep you in His embrace Mr. DeJarnette.
Mary MacLean
Wetherill Elementary School
WILLIAM HARRIS
February 3, 2017
MR. "D" IMPACTED MANY LIVES TEACHING THE VALUE OF CHARACTER AND EDUCATION. I WILL ALWAYS CARRY HIS SPIRIT WITH ME BECAUSE THROUGH MY DARKEST TIMES HE GAVE ME HOPE. FAMILY, PEOPLE, EDUCATION AND THE CHESTER BOYS CLUB WERE HIS CATHEDRAL.
February 3, 2017
Mr. D was a great man. He touched a lot of people, mostly children. His legacy will live on through all of us who knew him. May God bless him and his family during this time of bereavement. RIP Mr. D.
Rev. Dr. Dexter L. Davis Sr.
Dinetta Cheatham
February 3, 2017
The Cheathams send our deepest condolences to the DeJarnette family for such a great loss. Rest Softly Mr.D.
February 3, 2017
I worked with Willie for many years. He was so funny he made your day. I was so sorry to hear he passed away. I will always remember the fun we had. My condolences to family and friends. Claire DeCristo
February 2, 2017
Rest in peace, Mr. D. You were one of a kind, and you were greatly loved.
Willie Bates
February 2, 2017
Mr DeJarnette. Good man. Taught me alot about life while growing up in Chester. Pa. Especially during my countless dys at the Boys Club. RIp. Willie. Bates
Juneil Jones-Flemming
February 2, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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