John Ward Detchemendy Obituary
We announce the death of John Ward Detchemendy of Benson, North Carolina, who passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 67. John will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ward Detchemendy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis J. Detchemendy and Bebe J. Detchemendy (Ward). He is survived by: his spouse Nagisa; his children, John Detchemendy II (Natalie), Nicole May (Nathan), Denise Degnan, Laken Detchemendy (Matt), Kelly Degnan and Kent Degnan (Rachel); his grandchildren, Nicholas, Rae, Jody, Melanie, Julian, Joshua, Nolen, Ayden, Archie Ward and Rin; his great grandchild Harper; his siblings, Mary Jean Detchemendy and Thomas Detchemendy (Kathy); his niece Kassie Ulbricht (Liam); and his nephew Thomas Detchemendy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Soma Church, in c/o John Price.
