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John C. deGrasse Dies

John C. deGrasse of Sunny Isles Housing transitioned into eternal life on Dec. 1, 2025. 

John C. deGrasse

He is survived by his Granddaughter, Nichelle Vance; Sister, Rosanna Miriam deGrasse Hansen; Sister-in-law, Eunice Gomes; Brother-in-law, Rupert Henry; Nieces, Leona Yarwood Samuel, Cleone Yarwood, Melba Hansen, Rose Sheppard; Nieces-in-law, Eliza Combie, Valencia Henry, Mable Henry; Great Nieces, Vanessa Yarwood, Beverly Yarwood, Sherline Cornelius, Denise Johannes, Abigail John, Munch Yarwood; Nephews, Allan Yarwood, Emmett Hansen, Joey Yarwood, Lloyd Yarwood, Elroy “Mitch” Yarwood, Cleve Yarwood; Nephews-in-law, Emile Daniel, Warren Henry, Sr., Robert Henry, Sr.; Caretakers, Crystel Callendar, Latasha Charles, Deborah Stevens, Continuum Care and Herbert Grigg for the Elderly employees; Godchild, Rodney Hansen. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 22 at New Life Church of God. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. 

Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.  

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