James Edward
Rich, Jr., 84
GEORGETOWN - James Edward Rich, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. under the care of Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware.
He was born on September 2, 1938, to the late James Edward Rich, Sr., and Martha Dorothy Knaggs. Jim retired from the Army in 1988. He also worked at the Fort Meade Maryland Commissary. His hobbies were fishing and refinishing furniture.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and son, James Edward Rich, III.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bryan; children, Michael Rich, Debbie Rich and Steven Rich; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Rich; also, his stepchildren, Barry Bryan (Liz), Darryl Bryan (Bernice), Kerry Bryan (Angela), Jerry Bryan (Susan); and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, DE. A time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held with honors at 2:00 p.m. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to mission fund or building fund to First Baptist Church of Seaford, 10016 Concord Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
Online condolences and tributes are encouraged for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com