John P. Crothers

AGE: 74 • Newark

John passed away tragically from an automobile accident on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
John was formerly a volunteer Firefighter for Minquas Fire Department where he served as a Fire Lieutenant and Captain and was on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed puzzles, gardening making artistic creations with plastic canvas.

John is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn "Teri" Crothers; his sons, Sean Crothers and John Crothers, Jr. (Kathleen); his step-children, Sharon Churchwell (Brian), Rick Melvin (Karen), Chris Melvin (Dawn) and Venita Bledsoe (Ted); his nephews, Daryl Cramer and Oza Ray Stewart, III and numerous other family members.

A celebration of Life service will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, October 10 at Minquas Fire Station, 21 North James Street, Newport, DE 19804 where visitation will begin at 12 Noon and where a reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to the Minquas Fire Company, P.O. Box 3073, Newport, DE 19804.

To send an online condolence please visit www.nicholsgilmore.com.