Howard

Delaney

Howard Sylvester Delaney, age 92, went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on May 2nd, 2021. He passed away surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born in the family home on Jerger Street in Thomasville on September 30, 1928 to Sylvester Delaney and Arthine Livingston Delaney. He was the 4th of six children. Three of his siblings preceded him in death - Mickey Delaney, Deloris Delaney and Jack Delaney. He is survived by two siblings - Donald Delaney and Gerald (& Hilda) Delaney.

He married his wife of 55 years, Betty Jo Newsome Delaney on November 20th, 1965. He witnessed the birth of his son Steven Howard Delaney on March 18, 1969. He served four years in the National Guard and was stationed in Thomasville during that time. He was a loyal employee of Georgia Crate & Basket Company and retired after 53 years with the company. An avid sports fan, he loved following the Atlanta Braves, as well as Georgia Bulldogs football and the local high school sports teams. He played on the Georgia Crate bowling and softball league teams in the 1970's and 1980's.

A faithful servant of Christ, he was an active member of First Baptist Church for his entire life. He enjoyed the teachings of Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. Charles Stanley and loved to study the Bible. He was blessed with a sharp mind up until the end and continued his hobby of solving crossword puzzles despite his declining health.

There will be no visitation held. Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 11:00 am with Dr., Rev. Jimmy Clanton officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia through the Archbold Hospital Foundation at https://archboldfoundation.org/donation or donations can be made to First Baptist Church. You may also  sign the online guest book at whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com.