Bennie Louis DeLaney

On May 9, 1951 in Galveston, Texas, a handsome son was born to Warnion and Ruth Thompson DeLaney. They named their son, Bennie Louis DeLaney. Bennie was educated in the public schools of La Marque, Texas and was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. At an early age, Bennie attended church with his family at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in West Texas City under the pastoral leadership of the late Rev. S. A. Anderson. Here he began his walk with the Lord. Later, he united with Abundant Life Christian Center in LaMarque under the leadership of Pastor Walter Hallam. Bennie worked as a Truck Driver for many years. He enjoyed his life, spending time with his family and attending church. On June 3, 2015, God called his child, Bennie Louis DeLaney home to rest. He is preceded in death by his father, Warnion DeLaney; mother, Ruth DeLaney Shepherd; his step-father, Walter T. Shepherd; and brother, John DeLaney. Left to cherish memories of his life are his children, Misty Richardson and husband, Walter Richardson, Devonie Ruth DeLaney and Johdorlene Dotson; step-children, Shonna Bellow and Alvin Bellow Jr. and wife, LaTasha Bellow; sisters, Wanda DeLaney, Elizabeth Jones and Alice Davis; grandchildren, DeAndre Richardson, Chloe Richardson, Mariah Richardson, Skyla Richardson, Camron Ellis, Kirsten Lindsey, JoVon Gilliand, Jayse Washington, Kahree Bellow, Tajh Bellow and Maya Bellow; aunts, Lois Clark and Lola Lee; special niece, LeTam Delafoisse; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.