Obituary for John W. James, Jr.
John W. James, Jr., 40, Thurmont, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.
John was born May 16, 1980 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late John W. James, Sr. and Joyce Jones James Menefee of Goodview, VA. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his step-father, Jack Menefee, a sister, Holly Hollister and her husband Chris of East Berlin, PA, a brother, Thomas J. Moody of Austin, TX and his fiancé of 17 years, Angie Seiferd, and a number of nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of Biglerville High School. Following his graduation he entered the US Navy and spent the next four year in Norfolk, VA as a base chef. For the last 17 years he has been employed at Mount St. Mary’s University as a chef. He enjoyed hiking, fishing and camping.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg. There will be a service at the funeral home at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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John was born May 16, 1980 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late John W. James, Sr. and Joyce Jones James Menefee of Goodview, VA. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his step-father, Jack Menefee, a sister, Holly Hollister and her husband Chris of East Berlin, PA, a brother, Thomas J. Moody of Austin, TX and his fiancé of 17 years, Angie Seiferd, and a number of nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of Biglerville High School. Following his graduation he entered the US Navy and spent the next four year in Norfolk, VA as a base chef. For the last 17 years he has been employed at Mount St. Mary’s University as a chef. He enjoyed hiking, fishing and camping.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg. There will be a service at the funeral home at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
Thursday
25
Feb
5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Thursday
25
Feb
7:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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