John “Jack” H. Brierley Sr.

July 4, 1931 - December 8, 2015

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Thursday 12/17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery

2465 Chesapeake City Rd

Bear, DE 19701

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Thursday 12/17, 12:00 pm

John H. Brierley, known to his friends as Jack, 84, of Bear, DE passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

Born July 4, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, Jack was the son of the late Robert and Minetta Brierley. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper and was a proud member of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans). He was also a member of VFW Post 3792. He loved gardening and working in the yard; tinkering with his tools to make things and woodworking. He enjoyed making stained glass, going to auctions, and keeping up on current events. Jack always spoke his mind and would offer his advice or opinion whether it was needed or not. He was a good story teller and enjoyed telling jokes to make people smile. Most of all, Jack cherished spending time with his family and friends.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Retha Brierley; two sons, Johnny Brierley, Jr. (Melanie) and Jamie Ferrell (Shelley); two daughters, Linda Brierley and Joyce Van Blarcom (El);seven granddaughters, Kristy and Lisa Van Blarcom, Constance and Lola Ferrell Johanna Brierley, Crystal Tweed and Faryen Brierley; five grandsons, Jesse Van Blarcom (Kim), Daniel Kelley, John H. Brierley, III, James Ferrell and Thomas Freeman, and several great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill and Bobby Brierley; and his sister, Dorothy Wilson.

A service will be held in Jack’s honor at 12 Noon Thursday, December 17, 2015 at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10am. Burial will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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John H. Brierley, known to his friends as Jack, 84, of Bear, DE passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Born July 4, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, Jack was the son of the late Robert and Minetta Brierley. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper and was a proud memberContinue Reading

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Sorry for your loss. Heaven got some great angels this year.

RIP Jack you will always be in our hearts

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you - Jack was a great Man always there to lend a helping hand or opinion - and will be missed dearly -

Dear Retha and family, our. Hearts and prayers go out to you in this very sad time. If there is anything we can do please let us know ,love. Bobby, Jackie, Bryanna, and mom mom Rene , and Aunt. Kathy xox

Dear Bill and Family, we're so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother John. It's very painful to lose such a close member of your family and our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With sympathy, Beth Langston Bishop and Phil Bishop

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To Bill, Bob and Dorothy! I am a daughter in the Tom Gray family and we remember the Brierleys with much affection as we share a common history at one time long ago in the Newark of the 1940s, 50s and so on. We appreciate Jack's service to our country and to his community. My best wishes to Jack's family at this time and in the future. Violet Gray Wetzel, now in Mansfield, Ohio

Retha and family, No words can express the sadness we feel for you, and your family. Our hearts are broken. We are so sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy, Cindy, Rob and Heather

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.