John N. Jester, Jr.

John N. Jester, Jr., 68 of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021. John was born in Wilmington, DE in January 1953. He graduated from William Penn High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents John N. Jester, Sr. and Dorothy J. Jester Reed (Hale).

John will be dearly missed by his wife of 16 yrs, Wanda Sue Everett Jester, his daughters Chelsea, Stephanie, Caitlin and Delaney Jester, Katie Worrall and step-daughter Tuesday Everett, as well as his grandchildren Trent, Dylan, Julianna, Mason, Cheyenne, Brayden and Ella; sisters Betty Hall and Barbara Turner (Tom), and brother Thomas (Dawn) and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. His beloved pups, Kiera and Nemo will also miss his presence.

John was an active member of Police, Fire, Rod & Gun Club; Terrace Athletic Club and the Newark Elks Lodge #2281.

John was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Eagles. His favorite pastime was playing shuffleboard; of which he won many championships. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and helping others learn the game.

He was well-loved and respected by his many friends, new and old. John touched so many lives and will surely be missed by everyone that ever knew him.

A gathering in John’s memory will be held in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to the University of Delaware Anatomical Gift Program, 83 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, DE 19716.

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A gathering will be held in the future.

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Patricia Coulbourn lit a candle and writes,

Loved him. Talked about his family alot. RIP John.

11/30/2021 02:08 pm

Deana Dietrick lit a candle and writes,

You will be miss dearly! There are so many thing we all will miss. Shuffleboard will not be the same. Pumpkin roll we missed our pizza and your company. I know you will be watching over us. Love you big brother.

11/30/2021 03:49 pm

Feliciano Locklear lit a candle

11/30/2021 04:09 pm

Ray & Sharon May lit a candle and writes,

Such a Great Guy!! Will be missed by all that knew him!!! RIP our dear friend!!😇🙏😇🙏

11/30/2021 04:14 pm

Mike Ludwig lit a candle and writes,

John was one of my favorite friends to hang around at the shuffleboard table. Loved to compete against him. I will miss arguing about the Yankees.Rest In Peace John you will be missed by all.

11/30/2021 04:16 pm

Cindy Sagers writes,

RIP John ❤️

11/30/2021 04:27 pm

Angie writes,

So many wonderful, fun memories of John. 🙏

11/30/2021 04:28 pm

David B Wilson Sr writes,

Loved John! A real Gentleman!! RIP MY brother!God Bless your Family!

11/30/2021 04:48 pm

Laura Betts lit a candle and writes,

Sending all my love and prayers to the family so sorry for your loss John will be very missed by all you know him.

11/30/2021 04:49 pm

Dennis Graves lit a candle and writes,

Prayers to you and family.

11/30/2021 05:06 pm

Darryl Quinton Hayes writes,

John was a great person and will be missed. Warm thoughts to his wife Sue and daughters, and other family members. Thanks for being my friend and thanks for all the memories.

11/30/2021 05:11 pm

Darryl Quinton Hayes lit a candle

11/30/2021 05:12 pm

Lyvonne Rustemis lit a candle and writes,

I didn’t know John on a personal level, only as a family member. Nonetheless, I’d like to express my deepest condolences and offer my prayers for his wife and family. May God comfort everyone who has lost a beloved family member.

11/30/2021 05:15 pm

Christine Schmidt lit a candle and writes,

John, you will surely be missed. Going to miss that laugh of yours. Condolences to his family. RIP John. ❤️💔

11/30/2021 05:20 pm

Terry Wieczorek writes,

Marine, I have the con..... Fair Winds and until I see you again... Terry "chief" Wieczorek

11/30/2021 05:39 pm

Sandi lit a candle and writes,

For as long as I can remember, John has been my friend, my supporter, my brother. I will always keep him close in my heart and remember him til we meet again. Love ya buddy!

11/30/2021 05:43 pm

Charlene and Jaime Rodriguez lit a candle and writes,

R.I.P. John you will be truly missed my friend.

11/30/2021 05:56 pm

Alfie & Carol Stansell lit a candle and writes,

You are truly miss by Alfie and myself. I really miss our morning talks and breakfast before anyone can into the club my morning are not the same.R.I.P. my best friend and work buddy.

11/30/2021 06:29 pm

Paul Graden writes,

John was a great guy always had fun hanging at the Club RIP my friend.

11/30/2021 06:30 pm

Leslie and Lenny Williams lit a candle and writes,

John was such a great guy. He will be missed

11/30/2021 07:21 pm

Wesley & Doris lit a candle and writes,

We will miss you John F.I.P. our friend

11/30/2021 07:25 pm

Kitty Madron lit a candle and writes,

John was a good guy. Prayers n thoughts to Sue n the family!!!

11/30/2021 07:28 pm

Brenda Presley writes,

I met John at the Newark Elks lodge 2281 a few years ago. HE was such a sweet guy with a contagious smile. He was the type of person when you met him it felt like you new him for for ever.I feel the same about his wife SUE .My heart hurts for her.May the lord bless his family and hold them tight during this sad time.may Sue and her family feel comfort knowing that there are alot of people who truly care for them. LOVE YA , JOHN RIP , Brenda and Rick Presley

11/30/2021 07:42 pm

Cheryl Smith lit a candle and writes,

I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a good friend to my Scott, and I’d like to think of them together again in heaven enjoying each other’s company. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. Rest In Peace, John. Scott Smith’s Mom, Cheryl

11/30/2021 08:08 pm

Caitlin Jester

11/30/2021 09:27 pm

Dianna and Mike DeRose lit a candle and writes,

RIP John. You are truly missed by so many. My heart goes out to Sue, his children and grandchildren.

11/30/2021 09:39 pm

william p anthes lit a candle and writes,

lord send thy healing angels to soothe these grieving hearts,....and bring joy and rememberance to the many lives he touched...

11/30/2021 10:01 pm

Barry Spino writes,

John,I had the chance to work with you at Printpack.You made it fun.You will be missed my friend ❤️

11/30/2021 11:39 pm

Grace Duncan lit a candle and writes,

Sending love and healing thoughts to the Jester family especially his daughters. So sorry for the loss of a great man. Mr. Jester was always smiling or laughing and was very fun to be around.

11/30/2021 11:41 pm

Patricia A. White lit a candle and writes,

Sue I am holding You close in my heart for Your loss.

12/01/2021 07:14 am

Julian & Tammy massetti writes,

John will forever be in our hearts ♥️ he was a dear friend, great person, a wonderful soul. Always spoke his mind truthfully even though he’d say I hate everybody I knew that was not true. He will be missed.

12/01/2021 07:59 am

JoAnne and Butch Murphy lit a candle and writes,

To Sue and family Are hearts are full of sorrow . John was such a nice man and friend .I will miss are Saturday chats at the club. He was loved by many. PS we will continue to smell everything for him LOL. Rest In Peace John

12/01/2021 08:09 am

Susan Hearn writes,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Sue, and your family. We are saddened to learn of John's passing. Sending love, care, and peace to all of you. Susan, Wayne, & Riley

12/01/2021 09:55 am

Kenneth H. Logan writes,

Sue, my heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Satch Logan

12/01/2021 11:51 am

Sharon and Jack Cawman writes,

Sue, keeping you and your family in our thoughts. May all the memories of John be forever in your heart. In sympathy, with love Sharon and Jack

12/02/2021 03:51 pm

Carol Obrien lit a candle and writes,

John and I, although we had never met, were friends on Facebook !! I so enjoyed his sense if humor and his great stories about his life in Delaware !! My deepest condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in peace !!

12/03/2021 03:59 pm

Robert Sharpe writes,

John and I were childhood friends and neighbors from Jefferson Farm, who reconnected thru FB. I am sincerely sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers

12/03/2021 11:22 pm

Karen curry lit a candle and writes,

Prayers to all the family.

12/04/2021 02:28 pm

Chelsea Jester lit a candle and writes,

I love you, Daddy. I'm missing the crap out of you. Please replace crap with the appropriate f-word. I wish we had more time. I feel like I wasted so much. Life gets away from us. I'm sorry I was always so busy. Your personality filled the room, and you were one of the most funniest people I know. Your type of humor matched mine. Joking around with you is my favorite pastime. Thank you for always making sure I knew you loved me and how proud you were of me. You told me once that you have so much regret when you lost your father, and that you didn't want your daughters to ever feel like that. Thank you for always trying to get us together. I'm sorry we couldn't all cooperate at the same time. Rest easy, Daddy. Know that you're loved and missed.

12/05/2021 08:51 am

Chelsea Jester lit a candle

12/05/2021 09:03 am

LouAnn Wilson lit a candle and writes,

My sincere condolences.

12/07/2021 03:47 am

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