Joseph Lee Yancey Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2022 in Newark, Delaware

Joseph Lee Yancey Sr.

July 2, 1942 - June 24, 2022 (79 years old)

Newark, Delaware

Joseph Lee Yancey Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2022 in Newark, Delaware

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Joseph Lee Yancey Sr.

July 2, 1942 - June 24, 2022 (79 years old)

Newark, Delaware

Joseph Lee Yancey Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Lee Yancey Sr. of Newark, Delaware, who passed away on June 24, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Lee Yancey Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George P. Yancey and Rosa Lee Yancey; his former wife Diane Yancey; and his siblings, Mary Garlic, Elenor Graves, Harvey Yancey, Ernest Yancey, Frank Yancey, Julia Whitley, George Yancey, David Yancey and Solomon Yancey.

He is survived by: his wife Claudia Yancey; his children, Keith, Heidi, Joseph (Sophia), Bonita, Eric, Penny (Deacon Jeremiah), Andrea Mable and Rocky Hammond Jr.; and his siblings, Ruth, Jessie and James (Janet). He is also survived by 16 Grandchildren, and 22 Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Congo Funeral Home



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Congo Legacy Center
501 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

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501 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

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Gracelawn Memorial Park
2220 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720

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