Back in the early 1980s, John was one of my favorite students at Armstrong. Later, when he returned to Armstrong as a colleague, John became a friend. He was a good man and I miss him.

- Richard Nordquist, Savannah, GA

I didn't have anything like the depth of of connection with John that many people writing here had. But when I was at Armstrong I would often run into him as he was bringing the mail around and I always enjoyed those brief contacts. I'm very sorry to hear about this loss.

- Tom Howard, Bristol, RI

Dear Mrs. DeLorme and family, John was never without a smile and a kind word for everyone. I have known him since I came to Armstrong in 2000 - I looked forward to his visits everyday. You truly were blessed with one of the kindest, most gentlest men I have ever known and I thank God for allowing me to be a part of John's life journey. I thank God now that John is healed completely and blessed to be one of God's heavenly angels. Thank you and may God bless all of you through these very difficult and sorrowful days. Mary Ellen

- Mary Ellen Donatelli, Richmond Hill, GA

Mrs. DeLorme and family: I was a classmate of John's class at BSS. I would always see him at church when I would visit during college and he always went out of his way to speak. I then remember him at Fort Pulaski and he seemed very happy. Please know my prayers are with you all. He was a man of character.

- Nancy Manucy Lawson, Savannah,

Rita and family, I am so sorry. Both working with John at Armstrong for some time and living as neighbors in Parkside, I know what a special person he was. He was honest, kind and brave. He will be missed. Carlita Slatky

- Carlita Slatky, Statesboro , GA

My condolences to John's family. I was a classmate of John's going back to 4th grade at Blessed Sacrament,and graduating with John in 1980 from BC. Such a kind a gentle soul, who always treated everyone the same. I'm proud to know him, and that he was a part of my life growing up. God Bless

- Carl Aloysius Hartloge III, Richmond Hill, Georgia

John was simply extraordinary. I worked with John at ASU for many years. My co workers and I started an inter office campaign to have him named staff member of the year. All of us in Student Affairs believed he deserved it. He was a lovely man with a great character. He gave me a ride home once and took a route I never even knew existed! He was a lot of fun. He had a terrific sense of humor and a ready smile. John was a true gentleman. I'm so saddened to hear of this loss. My deepest condolences to John's family.

- McKee Hamilton, Savannah , GA

John was my lifelong friend and I will miss him. We became friends in elementary school at Blessed Sacrament and stayed in touch throughout the years. He was a true friend and a kind, caring person. He will be truly missed. I pray for his family in this time of sorrow.

- Michael Loizakes, Florence, OR

On behalf of Knights of Columbus Council 631, I want offer our deepest sorrow at the passing of our Brother John. Both he, and you are in our prayers.

- Savannah Council 631, Savannah , GA

So sorry to hear about John. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

- Mock family (Carol, Serenity, Jodie, Danny), SAVANNAH , GA

Praying for your family during this time of loss. John was a friend and classmate. A dedicated Cadet. I still remember him being kind and thoughtful. God bless each of you.

- Rev. William Smith and Family, Santa Maria, CA

John was a good man and in the short time I knew him always very kind to me.

- Joy Syring, Lexington Park , MD

1/13/2017 Delorme Family: I was notified of John's passing. On behalf of the Markey family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your family. John and I lost contact over the years; however, I will never forget his warm demeanor. He was always the gentleman. We will unfortunately will not be able to attend the funeral. We will lift up John in prayer though. Lastly, May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of Christ rest in peace. Amen. Respectfully, Terry and Tracy F. Markey Demorest, Georgia

- The Markey family, Demorest, GA

My heart is broken. I have just learned the news of John's passing. I worked with him at Armstrong State University for the last 16 years and he was always such a great person. Since he was our mail carrier I got to see him on a daily basis. I remember when he got sick and had to go through all those treatments. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was such a great colleague and friend and will greatly be missed. Heaven has gained an angel.

- Theresa Davis, Hinesville, GA

I am saddened to hear of John's passing. We go all the way back to Blessed Sacrament School, and then BC afterwards. We lost touch when we went to college, but I remember him for his gentle nature and willingness to extend himself in friendship to others. He was a friend. My condolences to his family at this time.

- Danny McBride, Savannah, GA

When I first came to Armstrong 13 years ago, John was a friendly face in a sea of strangers. Since he delivered the mail, he was someone I made a daily connection with, my first friend. I was so delighted when my husband and I joined Blessed Sacrament Church and found that John was part of the congregation. My prayers go out for the peaceful repose of John's soul with Jesus, and for comfort to his grieving family.

- Phyllis Fulton, Savannah, GA

Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss. While I did not know John well, I saw him almost daily at work for a very long time, and he left the best of impressions each time--kind, diligent, generous, and considerate. He will be missed.

- Jessica Weaver, Savannah, GA

I knew john at Armstrong. He was a great colleague and friend. i remeber his building and displaying model aircraft at a faculty staff art show many years ago, he took such pride in his hobby. he will be sorely missed as he was a fine chrisytian man.

- David Roberts, savannah GA,

Growing up with Lee, I was around the DeLorme house alot. John always had a funny comment about our teenage activities, He would run to answer the phone before anyone else and call to the person loudly about who their caller was. No need for privacy back then! LOL I will forever remember John as a wonderful witty guy who was passionate about his family, jobs, and the community. You are all in my prayers. With love, the Cummings Family

- Krista Cummings, Savannah, GA

Mr. John was such a great man. My husband and I both worked with him at Armstrong for a few months. I will keep the family in my prayers. He will truly be missed by his Armstrong family.

- Sanders, Savannah, GA

John will truly be missed. He was such a sweet soul and always had a smile for anyone he passed on campus. My prayers are with you, his family, during this time.

- Amy Carter, Savannah, GA

My deepest sympathies and condolences. John was a classmate at BC and it was always such a pleasure to see him at our reunions. Our entire class is saddened at his passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

- Scott Davis, Buford, GA

Rita and family, I am so torn between sorrow and knowing he is no longer suffering. John endured so much over the last twelve years. He was so brave and always had kind words for everyone. He will be remembered for his loving and kindness. May he rest in peace. Mike Carter.

- Michael Carter, Savannah, Georgia

Lee, Bill, Anna and John's family, We extend sympathy and love to you at this time. John was blessed to have a wonderful family and you also blessed to have him. May God's love comfort you and give you peace. May he rest now in God's eternal love. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Liz and Glen

- Liz Sharpe, Suwanee, Ga

Back in the early 1980s, John was one of my favorite students at Armstrong. Later, when he returned to Armstrong as a colleague, John became a friend. He was a good man and I miss him.

- Richard Nordquist, Savannah, GA

I didn't have anything like the depth of of connection with John that many people writing here had. But when I was at Armstrong I would often run into him as he was bringing the mail around and I always enjoyed those brief contacts. I'm very sorry to hear about this loss.

- Tom Howard, Bristol, RI

Dear Mrs. DeLorme and family, John was never without a smile and a kind word for everyone. I have known him since I came to Armstrong in 2000 - I looked forward to his visits everyday. You truly were blessed with one of the kindest, most gentlest men I have ever known and I thank God for allowing me to be a part of John's life journey. I thank God now that John is healed completely and blessed to be one of God's heavenly angels. Thank you and may God bless all of you through these very difficult and sorrowful days. Mary Ellen

- Mary Ellen Donatelli, Richmond Hill, GA

Mrs. DeLorme and family: I was a classmate of John's class at BSS. I would always see him at church when I would visit during college and he always went out of his way to speak. I then remember him at Fort Pulaski and he seemed very happy. Please know my prayers are with you all. He was a man of character.

- Nancy Manucy Lawson, Savannah,

Rita and family, I am so sorry. Both working with John at Armstrong for some time and living as neighbors in Parkside, I know what a special person he was. He was honest, kind and brave. He will be missed. Carlita Slatky

- Carlita Slatky, Statesboro , GA

My condolences to John's family. I was a classmate of John's going back to 4th grade at Blessed Sacrament,and graduating with John in 1980 from BC. Such a kind a gentle soul, who always treated everyone the same. I'm proud to know him, and that he was a part of my life growing up. God Bless

- Carl Aloysius Hartloge III, Richmond Hill, Georgia

John was simply extraordinary. I worked with John at ASU for many years. My co workers and I started an inter office campaign to have him named staff member of the year. All of us in Student Affairs believed he deserved it. He was a lovely man with a great character. He gave me a ride home once and took a route I never even knew existed! He was a lot of fun. He had a terrific sense of humor and a ready smile. John was a true gentleman. I'm so saddened to hear of this loss. My deepest condolences to John's family.

- McKee Hamilton, Savannah , GA

John was my lifelong friend and I will miss him. We became friends in elementary school at Blessed Sacrament and stayed in touch throughout the years. He was a true friend and a kind, caring person. He will be truly missed. I pray for his family in this time of sorrow.

- Michael Loizakes, Florence, OR

On behalf of Knights of Columbus Council 631, I want offer our deepest sorrow at the passing of our Brother John. Both he, and you are in our prayers.

- Savannah Council 631, Savannah , GA

So sorry to hear about John. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

- Mock family (Carol, Serenity, Jodie, Danny), SAVANNAH , GA

Praying for your family during this time of loss. John was a friend and classmate. A dedicated Cadet. I still remember him being kind and thoughtful. God bless each of you.

- Rev. William Smith and Family, Santa Maria, CA

John was a good man and in the short time I knew him always very kind to me.

- Joy Syring, Lexington Park , MD

1/13/2017 Delorme Family: I was notified of John's passing. On behalf of the Markey family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your family. John and I lost contact over the years; however, I will never forget his warm demeanor. He was always the gentleman. We will unfortunately will not be able to attend the funeral. We will lift up John in prayer though. Lastly, May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of Christ rest in peace. Amen. Respectfully, Terry and Tracy F. Markey Demorest, Georgia

- The Markey family, Demorest, GA

My heart is broken. I have just learned the news of John's passing. I worked with him at Armstrong State University for the last 16 years and he was always such a great person. Since he was our mail carrier I got to see him on a daily basis. I remember when he got sick and had to go through all those treatments. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was such a great colleague and friend and will greatly be missed. Heaven has gained an angel.

- Theresa Davis, Hinesville, GA

I am saddened to hear of John's passing. We go all the way back to Blessed Sacrament School, and then BC afterwards. We lost touch when we went to college, but I remember him for his gentle nature and willingness to extend himself in friendship to others. He was a friend. My condolences to his family at this time.

- Danny McBride, Savannah, GA

When I first came to Armstrong 13 years ago, John was a friendly face in a sea of strangers. Since he delivered the mail, he was someone I made a daily connection with, my first friend. I was so delighted when my husband and I joined Blessed Sacrament Church and found that John was part of the congregation. My prayers go out for the peaceful repose of John's soul with Jesus, and for comfort to his grieving family.

- Phyllis Fulton, Savannah, GA

Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss. While I did not know John well, I saw him almost daily at work for a very long time, and he left the best of impressions each time--kind, diligent, generous, and considerate. He will be missed.

- Jessica Weaver, Savannah, GA

I knew john at Armstrong. He was a great colleague and friend. i remeber his building and displaying model aircraft at a faculty staff art show many years ago, he took such pride in his hobby. he will be sorely missed as he was a fine chrisytian man.

- David Roberts, savannah GA,

Growing up with Lee, I was around the DeLorme house alot. John always had a funny comment about our teenage activities, He would run to answer the phone before anyone else and call to the person loudly about who their caller was. No need for privacy back then! LOL I will forever remember John as a wonderful witty guy who was passionate about his family, jobs, and the community. You are all in my prayers. With love, the Cummings Family

- Krista Cummings, Savannah, GA

Mr. John was such a great man. My husband and I both worked with him at Armstrong for a few months. I will keep the family in my prayers. He will truly be missed by his Armstrong family.

- Sanders, Savannah, GA

John will truly be missed. He was such a sweet soul and always had a smile for anyone he passed on campus. My prayers are with you, his family, during this time.

- Amy Carter, Savannah, GA

My deepest sympathies and condolences. John was a classmate at BC and it was always such a pleasure to see him at our reunions. Our entire class is saddened at his passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

- Scott Davis, Buford, GA

Rita and family, I am so torn between sorrow and knowing he is no longer suffering. John endured so much over the last twelve years. He was so brave and always had kind words for everyone. He will be remembered for his loving and kindness. May he rest in peace. Mike Carter.

- Michael Carter, Savannah, Georgia

Lee, Bill, Anna and John's family, We extend sympathy and love to you at this time. John was blessed to have a wonderful family and you also blessed to have him. May God's love comfort you and give you peace. May he rest now in God's eternal love. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Liz and Glen

- Liz Sharpe, Suwanee, Ga