Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Jack” John Robert DEMARRA Sr. 
3, Clarence C. Matkins,3, Mrs. Ila Matkins Terrell,3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,3, Gloria Matkins DeMarra,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-MFM : 22 December 2016), John Robert Demarra and Gloria Matkins, 06 Aug 1949;,470, John Robert “Jack” DeMarra
3, Clarence C. Matkins,3, Mrs. Ila Matkins Terrell,3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,3, Gloria Matkins DeMarra,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-MFM : 22 December 2016), John Robert Demarra and Gloria Matkins, 06 Aug 1949;,470, John Robert “Jack” DeMarraBirthMar 19, 1925, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-MFM : 22 December 2016), John Robert Demarra and Gloria Matkins, 06 Aug 1949;,470, John Robert “Jack” DeMarra
DeathSep 11, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra
BurialPine Hill (Burlington) Cemetery, Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,470, John Robert “Jack” DeMarra
FlagsKorean War, US Army, World War II
FatherJohn E. DEMARRA (1905-1980)
MotherAlma LONKOSKI
Spouses
1Gloria Lee MATKINS 182,3, Clarence C. Matkins,3, Mrs. Ila Matkins Terrell,3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,3, Lois Matkins Brannock,3, Louise King Matkins,3, Gloria Matkins DeMarra,470, Gloria Matkins DeMarra
182,3, Clarence C. Matkins,3, Mrs. Ila Matkins Terrell,3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra,3, Lois Matkins Brannock,3, Louise King Matkins,3, Gloria Matkins DeMarra,470, Gloria Matkins DeMarraBirthOct 6, 1925182
DeathAug 23, 1977, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Gloria Matkins DeMarra
BurialPine Hill (Burlington) Cemetery, Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Gloria Matkins DeMarra
FatherLemuel Gibbons MATKINS Sr. (1879-1960)
MotherLydia Cornelia FITCH (1881-1960)
MarriageAug 6, 1949, Alamance County, North Carolina404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-MFM : 22 December 2016), John Robert Demarra and Gloria Matkins, 06 Aug 1949;
Obituary Online notes for “Jack” John Robert DEMARRA Sr.
9/13/2013
John R. “Jack” DeMarra
BURLINGTON — Mr. John R. “Jack” DeMarra Sr., 88, of 423 Shadowbrook Drive, Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his residence.
A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. DeMarra was the husband of Gloria Matkins DeMarra, who survives and the son of the late John E. DeMarra and the late Alma Lonkoski De-Marra.
Mr. DeMarra was a graduate of North Carolina State University and retired from AT&T. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacifi c Theater of Operations during World War II. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. DeMarra was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church and was active in the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. He was Past Master of Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, of the home, Mr. DeMarra is survived by his daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane and two cousins, Robert Frye and Gilbert Frye, both of Lancaster, Pa.
Mr. DeMarra was preceded in death by his son, John R. DeMarra Jr.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Offi ciating will be the Rev. Marshall Old and Mr. Robert Southard. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry, c/o of Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215; or, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com . 3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra
John R. “Jack” DeMarra
BURLINGTON — Mr. John R. “Jack” DeMarra Sr., 88, of 423 Shadowbrook Drive, Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his residence.
A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. DeMarra was the husband of Gloria Matkins DeMarra, who survives and the son of the late John E. DeMarra and the late Alma Lonkoski De-Marra.
Mr. DeMarra was a graduate of North Carolina State University and retired from AT&T. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacifi c Theater of Operations during World War II. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. DeMarra was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church and was active in the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. He was Past Master of Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, of the home, Mr. DeMarra is survived by his daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane and two cousins, Robert Frye and Gilbert Frye, both of Lancaster, Pa.
Mr. DeMarra was preceded in death by his son, John R. DeMarra Jr.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Offi ciating will be the Rev. Marshall Old and Mr. Robert Southard. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry, c/o of Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215; or, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com . 3, John R. “Jack” DeMarra