Milton "Kal-lak" Delaney

Milton was born March 28, 1957, in LaGrange, GA, the youngest son of the late Edward Delaney Jr. and Cordell Patterson Delaney.

He was a proud graduate of Troup High School, class of 1975. After school he served as a dedicated employee of Milliken and Company’s Unity Plant, where he retired with 28 years of service.

Milton was affectionately known as “Kal-lak” by his family and friends. His number one love was his family, especially his grandsons who he adored and enjoyed spending time with. His second love would be the Atlanta Falcons who he religiously watched and rooted on for so many years. Milton leaves behind a lasting legacy to all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Gloria Delaney; his two beautiful daughters, Stephanie (Kevin) Towns and Ashley Delaney; two adored grandsons, Chayston Delaney-Towns and Paxton Delaney-Towns; siblings, Tom (Betty) Delaney, Robert Delaney, Lillian Blake and Patsey (Michael) Irvin; brothers-in-law, Randy (Trina) Brown and Jesse (Peggy) Render; sisters-in-law, Shirley (James) Edwards, Tammie (Tim) Sheppard and Bernice Render; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives along with special friends, JW Baker, Reuben Simpson, Lamar Suggs, Jan King, Alan “Alley Cat” (Lenear) Phillips and Donald Darden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Antonio Delaney, grandson, Westyn Delaney-Towns; siblings, Bobbie Delaney and Charlie Mae Woods; mother-in-law, Rosie Holloway; brothers-in-law, Alexander Render and Ernest Blake; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Render and his nephew Elgin Blake.

A Celebration of Milton’s life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Striffler Hamby Mortuary in LaGrange, GA with the Rev. W.C. Thornton officiating.

The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Pastor W.C. Thornton, Rev. Harvey Lee Jones, all loved ones and friends for all the expressions of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

All arrangements are made by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.