Checked in on October 21, 1953. Checked out on September 20, 2011.
From the Chapel Hill Newspaper:
Joseph Durell Fearrington 'J.D.'
CHAPEL HILL — Mr. Joseph Durell Fearrington 'J.D.' departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He is the son of Joseph A. Fearrington and Lucy W. Fearrington of Chapel Hill. He is survived by his parents; one sister, Clementine F. Self of Carrboro; two nephews, James S. Self (Jameria) of Durham and Samori D. Self (Sonya) of Rex, Ga.
Services for Mr. Fearrington will be held on Monday, September 26, 2011 at St. Joseph CME Church, located at 510 W. Rosemary St., in Chapel Hill. Viewing will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. followed by the funeral services. The family will receive friends and family at 204 N. Graham St. in Chapel Hill.
From John R. Manley:
J. D. is my brother from another Mother like no other !!!
We have been best friends from the cradle to Eternity.
We stuck together thru thick & thin, sickness & health.
Whenever I needed anything he was there & if J. D. needed anything I was there until his passing.
I am comforted by the fact that he is resting in the arms of GOD, no more pain or suffering.
I miss his smile but all I have to do is look up I see his smile & hear his laugh.
From kindergarden the play of 1 little, 2 little, 3 little ... 10 little Indian boys
J.D. passed on September 20, 2011
From Facebook:
Bill Davenport J.D. was a good guy. sorry to hear of his passing..
September 24 at 4:29pm · Like
Norman Jackson I can say the same. I ran into him earlier this year, had a quick talk w/him and he never mentioned cancer. He will be missed for sure.
September 24 at 5:16pm · Like
Corbett Bush Hackney I remember him in school. He was a lovely person, always friendly and smiling.
September 25 at 1:05am · Like
James Lasley What a shame. I remember him as being a really happy, fun guy.
September 25 at 10:10am · Like
Julia Bon Smith J.D. was a good friend and he will be missed by so many.
September 27 at 10:19am · Like
Gail Darden Burchfiel Thank you for posting his picture. I remember him well; he always had a smile! I am sorry he is gone; I would have liked to have seen that smile again.
September 27 at 10:26am · Like
Patsy Barbee I atteneded the service for JD. It was a great homegoing and i saw a lot of chhs classmates and friends. Great reunion.
September 27 at 6:39pm · Like ·