JOHN ""JOHNNY"" LINFORD LECATES's Obituary
Mr. Johnny L. Lecates of Gumboro, DE passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was 59 years old.
Mr. Lecates was born in Milford, DE to the late Martin and Ruth Taylor Lecates. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jerry West and a nephew Kyle West.
Johnny was the owner operator of Sandman Drywall. He enjoyed fishing, the Phillies and playing with his grandson Storm. His world revolved around Storm and the rest of his family. Johnny was a quiet man who kept to himself. He was a "city person" (Georgetown) lured to the country (Gumboro) by his adoring wife Sharon.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Sharon L. Lecates of Gumboro, DE; a daughter, Dawn Short and her husband Norman of Georgetown, DE; a sister, Bonnie West of Georgetown, DE; three brothers, Darryl Lecates and his wife Edith; Billy Lecates and his wife Chris and Jimmy Lecates and his wife Vicky and one grandson, Storm Short all of Georgetown, DE.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966 where a viewing will be held from 11 AM - 1 PM. Burial will follow at Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Gumboro Fire Co., 37030 Millsboro Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966 or Gumboro Wesleyan Church, 36842 Millsboro Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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