Gerald P. Daffner Jr., generous soul
Gerald P. Daffner Jr., 65, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Gerald was born June 8, 1956, to Rose Marie Daffner and Gerald P. Daffner Sr. at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland. He is survived by his mother, Rose and her husband Richard E. Belote; his sister, Linda Abbott; his brothers, Michael Lee Daffner and wife Mickey, and David Matthews and wife Robin.
He leaves behind his daughter, Sue Ann; son, Gerald; stepdaughter, Bobbie Matson; stepson, Jason Jackson; and his former spouse, Connie Hastings; along with many grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father, Gerald P. Daffner; his grandmother, Helen M. and grandfather, Louis J. Nobles Sr.; his stepfather, David Matthews Jr.; and his dear brother, Dominick Daffner.
Upon graduation from Cape Henlopen High School in 1975, he enlisted in the Army and served until 1979. He was employed in various jobs during his lifetime. He was a very generous soul and did not think twice to help someone in need. He always remembered family members’ birthdays with a phone call. He enjoyed cooking, was an avid reader and loved motorcycles. But above all else, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Services will be private.
