He is preceded in death by his father, George William Delk, his mother, Irene Alois Collier, and his sister, Ann D. Collier.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia Lewis Delk of 57+ years; five children, Dallen Keith Delk, Jr. (Judy), Crystal Faye Delk, Serina Millette Fairchilds (David), Eric Neal Delk (Kathy), Philip Lee Delk (Caryn); 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, his sister, Wilma Jean Lerch and extended family and friends.
He proudly served our country in the USAF and USMC.
He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
He served as a deacon of Providence Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton, Virginia and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas at the time of his passing.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Providence Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton, Virginia on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will also be held in Abilene, Texas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in memory of Dallen Delk for his grandson, Jordan Delk at https://www.gofundme.com/dallenkeithdelk-jordandelk for continuing education at the Vista School of Hershey, specializing in Autism.