He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and June DeLaney, and brother, David Daniel DeLaney. Survivors include his devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret Lois DeBord DeLaney, children; Vickie (Wayne) Gheesling, Londi (Walter) Welborn, Jason (Laura) DeLaney, Brian DeLaney, Jeff DeLaney, Sara (Steven) Folks, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brother, Jan (Ruby) DeLaney, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. DeLaney was originally from Paintsville, KY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, began a career with NOAA Weather Services as a meteorologist, and retired from Bush Field Weather Office, Augusta, GA. He was a 60 year, 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason. He enjoyed camping and fishing.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home on Lumpkin Road. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4501 Wrightsboro Rd. Grovetown, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Georgia, Grand Lodge Secretary, P.O. Box 4665, Macon, GA 31208.
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