John Francis "Jack" Dell, age 79, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA.
Born March 27, 1935 in Manchester, he was the son of the late David Francis Dell and Mary Catherine Keck Dell. He was the husband of Emma Marie Phipps Dell, his wife of 59 years.
He worked for Black & Decker for 50 years and also enjoyed farming. He had a strong faith in the Lord and loved attending church. He enjoyed gardening, collecting Farmall Tractors, watching the Orioles, spending time with his family, and listening to music.
Surviving him are his children Debbie Dell Sams of York, PA, Brenda Dell Landis of Glen Rock, PA, John Francis Dell, II of Rock Hill, SC, and Cathy Dell of York, PA; his grandchildren Nathan, Leslie, Ashley, Sophia, Brittany, Calah, and Joshua; his great-grandchildren Madison, Jordan, Jack, Audriana, Elijah, Eden, Malachi, Ezra, and Leal; his siblings Charles "Bud" Dell and Richard Dell both of Manchester, and Susan Locascio of Westminster.
The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Manchester Baptist Church, 2933 Manchester Baptist Road, Manchester, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with his pastor the Rev. David Scafide and Rev. Alan Maxwell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery, Manchester, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Baptist Church, 2933 Manchester Baptist Church Road, Manchester, MD 21102 or to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. of Manchester.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.