John Quincy

Mabry, Sr.

Mr. John Quincy Mabry, Sr., was born on July 26, 1937, to Arthur and Abie Parks Mabry in Zebulon, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Pike County School System in Zebulon, Georgia.

Mr. John Quincy Mabry, Sr., accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church. He later joined Solid Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as an Offertory.

Mr. John Quincy Mabry, Sr., was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Deloris Butner in Connecticut. Their union was blessed with one son. After their divorce 18 years later, he was blessed with a daughter.

John enlisted into the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on October 6, 1959. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier for many years, but the last 5 years before his retirement, he worked in the Procurement Department.

In his leisure time he enjoyed dancing, traveling, lottery ticket scratch off, socializing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Tuscan Lodge #17 in Hartford, CT.

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Mr. John Quincy Mabry, Sr., entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Mabry and Abie Mabry; 2 brothers, Otis Mabry and Raymond Mabry, and his sister, Rebecca M. Mosley.

Mr. John Quincy Mabry, Sr., leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his loving and devoted children, John Quincy Mabry, Jr., and Latasha Mabry; grandson, Dijon Jeremiah Mabry; two nieces, Yolanda Henderson, and Linda (James) Deloach; nephew, Raymond Mabry; great nieces, Sherica Carpentero, Shekyna Henderson, Brittany Carpentero, Philesia Henderson, and Chelsea Mabry. He also leaves a host of cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Inter,ent will follow in Fuller Chapel Church Cemetery. Rev. Fred Blackmon is the Eulogist.