John Weldon

November 30, 1943 - May 24, 2021

John Edward Weldon, 77, of Seaford passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born on November 30, 1943 in Claymont, DE, he was the son of the late Harry Edward & Pearl Virginia Wilkinson Weldon. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. Following his discharge, he then began his lifetime career with the DuPont Co. in Seaford, where he worked as a draw machine operator retiring in 1992 after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Nanticoke American Legion Post #6 of Seaford. A kind and giving person, Mr. Weldon, was a Gift of Life Donor so that others might benefit from his legacy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter – Sharon; a sister- Shirley Webb; 4 brothers – William, George, Leslie and James Weldon. He is survived by a daughter - Donna Weldon; a son - John Eric Weldon; 2 grandchildren - Colin Weldon and Danae Weldon - Goslee; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way Millsboro, DE 19966 on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Chaplain Tesha Miller will officiate. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the American Legion Post #6 P.O. Box781, Seaford, DE 19973. The Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, DE is serving the Weldon Family.