Jerry Holt Diffee Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2026 in New Bern, North Carolina

Jerry Holt Diffee Jr.

September 27, 1954 - July 6, 2026 (71 years old)

New Bern, North Carolina

Jerry Holt Diffee Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2026 in New Bern, North Carolina
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Jerry Holt Diffee Jr.

September 27, 1954 - July 6, 2026 (71 years old)

New Bern, North Carolina

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Jerry Holt Diffee Jr. Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Jerry Holt Diffee Jr. in New Bern, North Carolina. Jerry, born on September 27, 1954, passed away on July 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Jerry for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Jerry’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his father Jerry Holt Diffee, Sr.. He is survived by: his mother Frances Diffee of Havelock; his wife Lorrie Diffee; his son Michael Whitlatch of Morehead City; his stepgrandsons, Austin Coombs and Jarad Coombs; and his garden advisors, Miss Nettie and Peggy. He is also survived by cousins, lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the general fund of Cherry Point Baptist Church.



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July 10

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Cotten Funeral Home Chapel
2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

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