Jesse James Wolford
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Jesse James Wolford, Jr., age 75 of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Millersville, MD, son of the late Jesse James, Sr. and Lillieth Wolford.
Mr. Wolford built a career as a truck driver, owning and operating his own business in the trucking industry. He enjoyed fishing and stock car racing, driving the #31 car on local tracks. Mr. Wolford liked being outdoors, especially working in his yard and keeping it beautiful. Family gatherings were always a time of happiness, as he cherished time spent with those whom he held dear. Mr. Wolford was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Loved by many, he will be genuinely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wolford was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Helmacy; and his brother, Joe Saia. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Wolford; his daughters: Sandra Nelson (Scott) and Sherri Baker (Chris); his sister, Sharon Wolford; his five grandchildren; and his six great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Final care has been entrusted to Watson-Yates Funeral Home, a Parsell Family Funeral Home, Seaford, DE.
Please visit Mr. Wolford's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.watsonyatesfuneralhome.com.