Juan V. Correa Sr.

Juan Veles Correa, Sr., the son of the late Lucrecia O. Veles and Aniceto Correa, was born May 25, 1936 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where he lived and was educated during his early years. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the age of 77. As a young man, "Johnny" as he was affectionately known by many, came to New York with his twin brother (the late Julio Correa) and worked his way down the Eastern Shore. In 1966, while in Delaware, he met and later married Doris Ann (Williams) Correa. He was a husband, father and provider. He worked many jobs to provide for his family including Steiner's of Milford, DE, as a Mechanic Supervisor; at Johnson's Aviation in Magnolia, DE, as an Airplane Mechanic and his last job being in security in Dover, Wilmington and surrounding areas. He loved to "flash his badge" or allow his ID to be seen, so that he could tell people about where he was working. After accepting the Lord, Johnny became a member of Love Temple COGIC, where he was a proud usher and became a Deacon. He later served in the Pentecostal Church of Deliverance (with daughter, Doris) and was ordained a Minister and later an Elder. His last years were spent under the leadership of Pastor Pearline Montgomery Barrett at St. John’s A.U.M.P. where he held the office of Elder and Trustee. Elder Correa loved Jesus and talked to everyone who would listen to him about the Word of the Lord. He loved to make people laugh or smile and would always try to explain the Word " in one of his own" parables. He would laugh while he was telling it and cause you to laugh with him. His favorite song was "Without God" and he would add his own twist to it. Whenever he was asked to read a scripture, you knew where it was coming from - St. John 3:16. In his service to God at PCOD, Elder Correa was in charge of transportation and would eagerly drive the ministry's bus or van up and down the east coast for the various services. It always seemed as though the majority of the young people would get into his van and would end up screaming or complaining about how he drove. But, when the next trip came around, there they were again. Just a couple of weeks ago, he shared the fact that he recently allowed his commercial drivers license to expire. Of late, his favorite pass time, when not ready his Bible, was to sit out in the front yard and watch the traffic flow. He would wave at every car that would blow it's horn, whether he knew who they were or not. And, if you asked him a question, he was always going to laugh or chuckle, while thinking of his response. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 47 years, Doris Ann Correa, and eight children: Juan V. Correa, Jr. of Dover, DE, Lucresia Correa Ingram (husband, Ryan) of Felton, DE, Angela Correa Erlenbach (husband, Ross) of Las Vegas, NV, Doris Williams Jones and Cynthia Correa Rivera (husband, Daniel) of Felton, DE, Jacquelyn Correa Fisher (husband, Mark) of Bridgeville, DE, and Tiffany Correa and Guango Correa both of Dover, DE.; 23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; a special son in law, Ryan Ingram, Sr. grandson Ryan Jr. on whom he would call upon during the late night hours to help him into bed or whatever he needed; a cousin "Chi Chi" and a special friend, Albert Stevens, with whom he spoke with every night, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Juan V. Correa Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Juan V. Correa Sr.

May 25, 1936 - January 8, 2014