John Logan MacBlain's Obituary
John Logan MacBlain, age 38, of Milton, DE passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA, with his wife and mother by his side due to complications from pneumonia. He was born on September 30, 1981 in Milford, DE.
John graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, Class of 1999. He owned and operated his own IT business, "First State Computers", for several years, and currently was working as a Systems Specialist at Delaware Technical and Community College. John loved more than anything else his 2 children which were his pride and joy and he would spend all his free time playing with them and teaching them all he could. He also was often seen watching his son playing baseball for Milton Little League and cheering him on. John loved going fishing, anything that had to do with computers, traveling and taking trips with his wife and children, and was an avid Atlanta Falcons football fan.
John will be remembered for his infectious smile and ability to make anyone laugh. He was a kind and friendly soul who was often referred to as the "gentle giant". Many would love to hear his many stories and endless laughs were always followed. He was a true friend to many, and captivated anyone he met.
John is survived by the love of his life and wife of 10 years, Chrysta; his son, Gavin; his daughter, Kylie; his mother, Debra Lynn Phillippi and step father, Luis Davila; mother and father in law, Julie and Gary Wilson of Rehoboth Beach, DE; father in law Eric Chaya of New Hampshire; brother James H. Gillespie of Milford, DE; aunt, Lettie Graves and her husband Robert of Harrington, DE; nephew, Aiden H. Gillespie; and cousins, Rebecca Moore and Andrew Stubbs.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 12:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow services at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton, DE.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made in John's kids names to a college fund they have set up by donating to the Go Fund Me link:
Please sign John's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE BY 3 PM, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019.
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