Bret Ian McAfee

Bret Ian McAfee, age 54, of Townsend, DE, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on June 15, 2023. Bret served as a Trooper with the Delaware State Police. Before graduating from the police academy, Bret earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC. During his career as a State Trooper, he began his journey as a member of the 65th DSP Recruit class on March 16, 1996. Bret was assigned to Troop 3 patrol, where he excelled in his role and even trained numerous recruits along the way. In 2010, he joined the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) and Conflict Management Team (CMT), further showcasing his commitment to his profession. Throughout his career Bret was a constant presence at Troop 3, where he became one of the longest-serving Patrol Troopers. Master Corporal Bret McAfee 962 last day worked was on June 1, 2023, after serving for over 27 years. He received his final transfer and is now serving on Eternal Patrol. His loving family always sent Bret off on his shift with “Come home safe” now Bret is eternally “Safely Home.” He served God, his church, Fairwinds Baptist Church, Bear, DE where he served for many years as a deacon, his family, and his state honorably. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Rachel (Mallonee) McAfee, whom he married on October 18, 1997; his beloved daughter, Lauren Rileigh; his mother, Janet I. (Geary) McAfee of Danville, PA; his brother, Sean (Lolita); sister, Heather (Carl) Cahill; brother, Brandon; brother Ryan (Rebecca); sister, Tiffany; and nieces and nephews. Bret was preceded in death by his father, Terry K. McAfee. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 10 AM-1PM followed by the celebration of life service with Active-Duty Honors by the Delaware State Police at Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE, officiated by Pastor Carlo DeStefano. Committal service will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 12 Noon at Jacob's Church Cemetery, Paxinos, PA, near his childhood home. Arrangements are by Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, Newark, DE. Because of Bret’s passion to tell others about his Savior, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fairwinds Baptist Church Missions Fund or to WFBM Radio Ministries P.O. Box 119 Beaver Springs, PA 17812. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com

Bret Ian McAfee

October 22, 1968 - June 15, 2023

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