John Henry Hallett, church deacon
John Henry Hallett was born April 21, 1943, in Wattsville, Va., to the late Robert and Mary (Hickman) Hallett. After the death of his father, his mother moved to Delaware. He attended the Accomack Public School System, Frankford Elementary School, and William C. Jason High School. In 1962, he moved to Maryland. John departed this life Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., surrounded by his family.
John was united in marriage to Sandra Urseline Taylor April 30, 1979.
Throughout the year, John held various jobs - a truck driver at H&H Poultry, crane operator at Showell Poultry. and his last place of employment was driving the forklift for Perdue Farms before retirement. He received an award for being a Safety Driver while working at H&H.
John was a member of St. Matthew’s Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Elder Mamie T. Mitchell and Pastor Louise Williams. He was ordained chairman deacon. He held many positions in the church; such as the maintenance man, bus driver, cook, and helping with anything that needed to be done.
John fought a courageous battle since 2006 and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his siblings William “Bill” Holden, Ronald “Ronnie” Hallett, Robert “Bae, Bae” Hallett, Ernest Hallett, Roland Camp and Mabel Fletcher; two daughters, Johnna Janee Hallett and Candace “Candy” Taylor; a niece, Brenda Smith; and nephew, Junior Fletcher.
John leaves to cherish his loving memories: wife Sandra “Urseline” of Bishopville, Md.; children: Ellery Lamb of Georgetown, Jeffrey Taylor Sr. of Bishopville, Johnita Hallett of Bishopville, Winona (Edward) Coleman of Plano, Texas, and Lynette Blackwood of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren: Leikia Hallett of New Brunswick, N.J., Kentrell Hallett and Jamaal Hallett of Bishopville, Jeffrey (Daisey) Taylor Jr of Seaford, Tiffani Blackwood and Erika Blackwood of Arlington, Taylore Coleman and Xavier Coleman of Plano; sisters: Minnie “Ann” Hallett of Georgetown and Gloria “Marie” Hallett of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sisters-in-law: Agnes Holden of Wilmington, Zakiyya Salahudin of Selbyville, Fredia Eley of Milton, and Onedia (Bucky) Purnell of Seaford; six great-grandchildren; a good friend, Linda Thomas of Georgetown; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.
A funeral service and Celebration of His Life will be held Saturday, March 23, at Calvary Pentecostal Church 13325 N. Worcester Hwy., Bishopville, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., for viewing and visitation. Bishop Roland E. Mifflin will officiate and Bishop Elbert C. Davis is the eulogist. Interment will follow at the Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery, Bishopville. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home.
Electronic condolence via www.watsonfh.com