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1938 James 2023

James Edward Rich, Jr.

September 2, 1938 — March 25, 2023

Georgetown—James Edward Rich, Jr., 84


James Edward Rich, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. under the care of Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware.


He was born on September 2, 1938, to the late James Edward Rich, Sr., and Martha Dorothy Knaggs. Jim retired from the Army in 1988. He also worked at the Fort Meade Maryland Commissary. His hobbies were fishing and refinishing furniture.


Jim was preceded in death by his parents and son, James Edward Rich, III.


He is survived by his wife Peggy Bryan; children, Michael Rich, Debbie Rich and Steven Rich; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Rich; also, his stepchildren, Barry Bryan (Liz), Darryl Bryan (Bernice), Kerry Bryan (Angela), Jerry Bryan (Susan) and 7 grandchildren.


A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, DE. A time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held with honors at 2:00 p.m. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to mission fund or building fund to First Baptist Church of Seaford, 10016 Concord Road, Seaford, DE 19973.


Online condolences and tributes are encouraged for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com









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Visitation

Monday, April 3, 2023

11:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Service

Monday, April 3, 2023

12:30 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Interment will be held on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.

Burial

Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Sussex

26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966

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