Jay L. Absher's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Millsboro, Delaware

Jay L. Absher

January 30, 2026

Millsboro, Delaware

Jay L. Absher's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Millsboro, Delaware

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Jay L. Absher Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jay L. Absher (Millsboro, Delaware), who passed away on January 30, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay L. Absher to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Levi Absher and Ina Absher; and his siblings, Richard Absher, Dexter Absher, Leroy Absher and Barbara Warfle.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Absher; his children, John Absher (Judy), Kevin J. Absher, Jason Horsman (Patty) and Karly Rankin (Patrick); his sisters, Anne "Susie" Brittingham, Diana West (Richard) and Nancy Passwaters; his grandchildren, Anita Absher, Christine Absher, Kevin Absher Jr., TJ Absher, Ina Absher, Kaila Brooks-Coleman (Amir), Gaby Horsman, Julia Horsman, Austin Horsman, Paige Rankin, Kaebrie Rankin and Kestyn Rankin; and his great grandchildren, Keelan Brooks-Coleman, Kaislee Brooks-Coleman, Anna Bell Absher and Jacie Absher. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any veterans organization of your choice, in honor of Jay's service to his country.

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Melvin Funeral Home



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Delaware Veterans Cemetery (South)
26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966

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