John E. Magee, Jr. age 40 of Joppatowne, MD, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 17, 2025.
He was born and raised in Wilmington and is the son of Karen J. Kennedy of Henderson, NC and John E. Magee, Sr. of Wilmington, DE.
John was a plumber by trade, working for himself and as a contractor. He loved to fish, cook up meals and smoke and BBQ his meats.
John’s wife of two years, Jacquelyn R. Fitch of Bel Aire, MD passed away in August of 2025. Along with is parents Karen and John, he is survived by his three children, John E. III, Ethan W. and Roseleigh; and a brother Christopher of Wilmington.
A visitation will be held on Saturday December 27 from 10-11:30 am with a memorial service to follow at 11:30 am at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE. Burial will be private.
Services will be livestreamed: https://my.gather.app/remember/john-e-magee-jr
John struggled with addiction problems throughout most of his life. The bright spots of being with his beloved wife Jackie where not enough for him to overcome the grip of addictions, especially after her passing. He never came back.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to atTAcK addiction, P.O. Box 36, Bear, DE 19701 or Donate | atTAcK addiction
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
