DONALD JEFFERSON SHEPPERLY's Obituary
Mr. Donald J. Shepperly of Millsboro, DE and formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was 87 years old.
Donald was born in Hazelton, PA on April 25, 1929 to the late Stanley and Laura Bicking Shepperly. He retired from Sun Oil where he worked as a Lab Tech for over 30 years. Donald was a member of Chi Chester Wesleyan Church in Boothwyn, PA. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed watching all sports, and traveling. He was a family oriented man, the nicest man you would ever meet. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Thelma Robinson Shepperly of Millsboro, DE; a daughter, Brenda Frey and her husband Jeffrey of Millsboro, DE; a granddaughter, Chelsie Rathfon and her husband Trevor and two great grandchildren, Leighonna Lynn and Trenton Lee Rathfon.
A viewing will be held from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. A chapel service will follow at 1:00 PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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