James E. Magnon

James E. Magnon, 69, Elizabethtown, PA, met his maker, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, he is the husband of Audrey Abel Magnon and the son of the late Alfred Antoine and Naomie Valdetero Magnon. James and Audrey spent 48 loving years together. He proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps for four years. He left active service as a Sergeant with three Purple Hearts, a Presidential Seal, and Meritorious Awards. He served under President Nixon with Marine Security Forces attached to HMX -1. He left the military and became a Police Officer for the City of Crowley from 1971-1980, followed by his work with the United States Postal Service as a mail handler from 1980-2003, when he retired. He was a member of the VFW, American Veterans, American Legion Post 324, DAV, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Judes, Vietnam Veterans Association, Marine Corp League. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy A., husband of Tammy Magnon, Reading, PA and a daughter, Angelinna N. Morales, Elizabethtown, PA, grandchildren, Alex Chavez, Johnathan, Millina, Noah Morales and great-grandchildren, Layla, Avery, Damien; a brother, Horace Stutes, and two sisters, Jane, wife of Reese Borell and Barbara, wife of Carroll Guillbeau. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl A. Magnon, brothers, Ira Magnon, Lawrence Stutes Sr., Malcolm Magnon, sisters, Hazel Embry and Hilda Tauchette. Relatives and friends are invited to attend James’ Memorial Service from The Groffs Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 528 W. Orange St, (corner of W. Orange and Pine Streets), Lancaster, PA 17603 on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Richard Hampton officiating. The family will receive friends at The Groffs from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Make a Wish Foundation, 1054 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, SADS Foundation, 4527 S. 2300 E, Ste 104, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, or the Occupational Development Center, 640 Martha Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.