John David Van Der Decker Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John David Van Der Decker of Jasper, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 87, on April 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping John David Van Der's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his wife Priscilla May Van Der (Kehler); his parents, George W. Der and Marjorie Van Der (Bromley); and his siblings-in-law, Edward Kehler, J. Wade Hill and Grace Kehler.
He is survived by: his sister Judy Hill (Van Der Decker); and his children, Janet Farrell (Neil), Peter Van Der (Pam) and David Van Der (Virginia). He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made online to The God's Story Project (https://oralbibleresources.com).