John Brooks McElhenny

John Brooks McElhenny obituary, Marlton, NJ

John Brooks McElhenny

John McElhenny Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradley Funeral Home - Marlton on Jun. 10, 2023.

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John Brooks McElhenny passed away on June 9, 2023 at the age of 91. Loving father of John Matthew McElhenny (the late Rosie) and Eileen Elizabeth Ramasamy (Sam). Devoted grandfather of Samson and Peri Ramasamy. He was predeceased by his former wife Mary (nee Finberg). John was a Veteran of the Army and has lived in Marlton since 1961. He was a member of the Meat Cutters Union Local 56 for many years, finishing his career at working at Superfresh in Marlton.
Family and friends are invited to his viewing 11:30am-12:30pm and Funeral Service at 12:30pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, 601 NJ 73 South (at Evesham Rd.), Marlton, NJ. Burial will follow at Brigadier General William Doyle Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Urban Promise, PO Box 1479, Camden, NJ 08105 ([email protected]) or Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, 1803 E. Willow Grove Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 (ccef.org)
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