James F. “Jim” Megginson, Sr.
James F. “Jim” Megginson, Sr., age 89, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Jim was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles and Frances (Thomas) Megginson, Sr. Soon after attending A.I. DuPont High School, he met his future bride, and they enjoyed a wonderful marriage for 62 years. Jim was a hardworking dedicated employee who retired after a long career of 35 years driving trucks for the Dairy Industry (Bond Bread) and Teamsters. He then decided to continue his career working for Arlon Corporation, retiring after 10 years of service in 2001. After moving to Millsboro, DE and still wanting to be active in the industry, he worked for Beaver Dam, Premium Pet Foods and Ace Hardware up until he was 82 years of age.
A true outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting. He was a talented musician, and enjoyed playing bass and rhythm guitar in both the Back Bay Strummers Band and the Joyful Noise Band as well as family gatherings throughout his years.
A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jacqueline M. (Sayers) Megginson, and brothers, Charles Megginson, Jr., Joseph Megginson, and William Megginson. He is survived by his children, Luann Maney (Joseph) of Chadds Ford, PA and James Megginson, Jr. (Donna) of Lewes, DE; grandchildren, Sean Maney (Sadie), Troy Maney (Brenda), Devon Smith (Shane), and Taylor Megginson; great-grandchildren, Sophia Wallace, Flynn Maney, Ziggy Maney, Indigo Maney, Nash Maney, Monroe Maney, Zoey Smith, Riley Smith, Noah Payton, and Tristen Payton; and many nieces and nephews.
All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Donna Curry
I remember Jimmy when he played bass for Joyful Noise. He was a faithful and dedicated band member. He was humble and easy going and met everyone with a smile. He was one of the good guys and we will all miss him.
Tom Zawislak
Jim was a good man all around, but especially concerning his family. He will be missed by way too many.
Christine Trivits
We at Beaverdam Pet Food sure do miss Jim. He was such a special man. He treated his job, truck and the customers he served as if they were his own. We loved hearing stories of the various places he worked. His generation probably saw the most dramatic changes in transportation, and Jim was a part of that. He could tell you any route, with the best stops, when to avoid it, if there was construction how to get around it, don’t forget this bridge is too low so you have to avoid it. He didn’t need Garmin or Google maps. He was a wealth of knowledge, and an absolute joy to be around. We thought of him as family, and do wish his family our deepest condolences.