John HueRaynard Jarrett was born Nov. 24, 1961 in Evanston, IL during the union of his parents John Sr. and Shirley (Delaney) Jarrett. He was the first son and 3rd child to the union, affectionately known as "Chunky" due to the birth weight of 10lbs. John relocated to Raleigh/Durham where he graduated from Enloe High School in 1979. Later he attend NC A&T and studied electrical engineering. While living in NC John adopted the nickname "Papa John".

John spent 9 weeks in Duke Regional Hospital ICU in Durham, NC, where he made his transition into heaven on March 18, 2022, well done thy good and faithful servant.

John leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife of 22 years, Chanda Renee Jarrett. John cherished his Queen and proclaimed his love daily. A beautiful daughter from his first marriage to Cynthia (deceased) Jasmine Renee Jarrett (Husband KeneChukwu) of Washington, DC. A son, John Hezekiah Jarrett of Durham, NC and stepson Joshua Lewis Bratcher of Greensboro, NC. His devoted parents: Shirley Jarrett Jones of Dallas, TX and John (Wife Mary) Jarrett of Oxford, MS. Siblings: Karen Jackson of Dallas TX, Rayna (Husband Michael) Pratt of Monee, IL, Tonya Jarrett Long of Garner, NC, Leander Davis of Los Angelos, CA and Jacqlyn Hill of South Holland, IL. His younger brother Kennard Jarrett Sr. (Wife Lucy) proceeded him in death Feb. 14th 2022. A host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, sister and brother in laws, family and friends will miss him dearly.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Kings Park International Church, 1305 Odyssey Dr., Durham, NC on Saturday, March 26, 2022, visitation service 1:00 to 1:30 PM and funeral service starts at 1:30 PM. Burial will be held at Glennview Memorial Park.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings with family and friends.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.