Dr. James L Dell's Obituary
Dr. James L. Dell, 84, of Hershey, Pennsylvania, passed away March 2, 2016 in Dunedin, Florida. James was born in Mount Union, Pennsylvania on March 24, 1931 to parents Lee and Oggie Dell.
In 1952, James married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Witt Dell. He earned his Doctorate of Education from Temple University and served as a Superintendent of Schools in Pennsylvania. After James retired from education, he and Nancy began to spend their winters residing in Dunedin, Florida.
James was an avid sports fan and athlete. James loved football, baseball, basketball, and golf. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Above all, James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends.
James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy of Hershey, PA; sons James Martin Dell of Harrisburg, PA, David Scott Dell of Douglassville, PA, and Michael Clay Dell of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Kathi Dell Sorensen of Palm Harbor, FL; sister Mary Dyrcz of Phoenixville, PA; grandchildren Lauren Evans of Hummelstown, PA, Katie Kimble of Pittsburgh, PA, and Brian James Dell of Brooklyn, NY; and four great-grandchildren with a fifth great-grandchild due this March.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday March 5, 2016 at Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Dunedin.
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