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“Dear Shyra, Please know that may prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. My prayer is that God comfort and keep you and your...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Deborah Benson-Coverdale - GA
“Earl and his family pray that you all they strong doing this great lost. Love-Peace-God Bless.
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Earl Briscoe - DE
“Uncle John, You know that it's really hard for me to see you go,i think of all the year's and things that you have done for me and the family and...Read More »
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Michele Satterfield - newark, DE
“Shyra, We the Ushers Ministry of Mount Joy United Methodist Church send our sincere condolences to you and the family May god continue to bless...Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Dorean Byrd - Wilmington, DE
“My condolences to the family and our dear christian sister Vera Briscoe at the loss of her uncle. She spoke so highly of him!
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5 of 10 | Posted by: vicki Ponce - Newark, DE
“Dear Uncle John I know that you wouldn't want us to grieve for you because you are now free. You are and were such an incredible soul. You were...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Vera Briscoe - Bear, DE
“To Shrya...God bless you and keep you is our prayer. Love...your God parents
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Rev's Robert and Billie Henry - DE
“My Deepest Condolences to the Family, The Loss of a love one is never easy, but pains our heart. Death attacks us all no matter who we are, So...Read More »
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Katherine Hunt - DE
“Uncle John you will truly be missed.Seeing your picture reminded me of my Dad.Love you all
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Cynthia Thompson - virginia beach, VA
“My dear uncle you will be missed. I'm so glad to have had you in my life and am thankful for the support you gave to your niece(my grandmother)even...Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Ronika - DE
John Satterfield, age 84, was born to Maggie Boardley and William Satterfield on December 4, 1927, in Penns Grove New Jersey. He departed this life Friday, March 9, 2012, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. John was the youngest of five children, Helen, Alice, Linwood and William. He attended Howard High School and later joined the U.S. Marines where he served 2 years until he was wounded and later honorably discharged; he received a Purple Heart for his bravery. He worked many years for the Port of Wilmington as a Stevedore and later retired in 1992. He was an active member of Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church. Additionally, he donated his time and contributed donations to various organizations. His interests included spending time with family, reading, sports (baseball), sitting in the park and enjoying the company of others. John touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark dapper panache all the way to the end. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Satterfield and his son, John Satterfield Jr. John is survived by his daughters, Althea (Billy) Brown of New York, Johnnia Bloodcloud (Roz), with whom he resided, Shyra Dennis and Marion Jackson (Necee); 11 grandchildren, Billeesha, Yvonne, Tonya, Billy Jr., Robert, Michael, Lamar, Shane, Tiffany, Aisha, Keisha; 17 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, thoughts, flowers, and expressions of love, donations, concern and kindness. Of great comfort during our sorrow were the expressions of sympathy conveyed in abundance. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you most sincerely. The Family Funeral service, 10:30 am Friday, March 16, at Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church, 20 W. Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802; viewing 8:30-10:15 am. Burial, Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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