John P. Searby

SEARBY – John P. on July 22, 2012, of Columbus , N.C. (formerly of Massapequa Park ). Beloved husband of the late Louise. Devoted father of the late Linda Fullum (Paul), Mary Martorano (Steven), Laura Nilsen and Donna Searby. Dear brother of Arthur Searby. Also survived by his 7 cherished grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home Inc., 3863 Merrick Rd. , Seaford (2 traffic lts. East of Rte. 135). Religious service Friday 10 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery , Kew Gardens , Queens . Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Rd., PO Box 127 , Landrum , SC 29356 and Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd., Columbus , NC 28722.