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James E. 'Jimmy' Lecates Sr., avid NASCAR fan

January 31, 2018

James E. “Jimmy” Lecates Sr., 58, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018.

Jimmy was born in Milford to the late Martin and Ruth (Taylor) Lecates. He worked for Colony Pool all his life, and he was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnharndt, loved working in his garden, shooting pool, classic cars and tinkering with things.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Lecates.

He is survived by his wife Vicki Lecates; children Anna West and her fiancé Jake, Jimmy Lecates Jr. and Sean Lecates; brothers Darryl (Edith) and Billy (Chris) Lecates; sister Bonnie West; grandchildren Jeremy and Jordan West, and Carter Lecates; great-grandchild Jax West, with another on the way; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; and his dog Hooch.

A visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses: Short Funeral Services, PO Box 233, Milton, DE 19968.

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