John McGrellis III Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 6, 2019 we had to say goodbye to John McGrellis III (Hockessin, Delaware), born in Wilmington, Delaware. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John J. McGrellis, Jr. and Mary E. Handlin; his son John J. McGrellis IV; and his siblings, Harry, James McGrellis and Janet Quesenberry.

He is survived by: his children, Barbara Ann McCormick (David), James Coates (Kerri), Jayne Garrett, Jeri Coates, Julea Coates and Herbert Coates; his siblings, Joseph McGrellis (Diane), Andrew McGrellis (Diane), Alice Stump, Margaret Craig and Mary Jane McCann; the mother of his children Barbara Coates; and his grandchildren, Caitlyn Mary McGrellis and James Coates, Jr..

In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to The Ministry of Caring, 115 East 14th St, Wilmington DE 19801.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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Oct 14

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7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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Oct 14

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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