Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Delk, Sr., Jerry Thomas November 28, 2007
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The Atkinson County Citizen = December 6, 2007
The Atkinson County Citizen -- Mr. Jerry Thomas Delk, Sr., age 61, of Lake 
City, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at his residence following 
a brief illness.
 A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Delk was born September 4, 1946, son of 
Beecher and Grace Newmans Delk. He had made his home in Lake City, FL for the 
past 23 years and had previously worked in the Lawn and Landscape business 
before becoming disabled. Mr. Delk was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. and 
had received many numerous awards including, a Purple Heart. He was a member 
of the First Baptist Church of Willacoochee, GA and attended Hopeful Baptist 
Church in Lake City, FL.
 Survivors include his wife, Pricilla Delk of Lake City, FL; four sons, Jerry 
Delk, Jr. and wife, Jossie of Lake City, FL, Eddie Delk and wife Tammy of 
Sheridan, WY, Greg Delk of Galveston, TX, and Brian Delk of Lakeland, FL; 
three brothers, Larry Delk and wife Delane of Jacksonville, FL, John Delk of 
Jacksonville, FL, Danny Delk Sr. of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Glenda 
Kirkland and husband James of Jacksonville, FL and Carroll Fernandez of 
Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Delk were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007, 
at the First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, GA with Rev. Bill Huffstuttler 
officiating. Special musical selections included, "Precious Lord" and "Pass 
Midnight" rendered by soloist, Gail Moore, accompanied by tape, and "How Great 
Thou Art" rendered acappella, by soloist Gail Moore. Soft music for the 
Prelude and Postlude was provided by Bonnie Kunberger, pianist.
 The interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery with special 
song, "Amazing Grace" rendered acappella by the congregation.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Danny Delk, Jr., Richard Delk, Cody Delk, 
J.T. Delk, Robert Marshall and Johnny Delk, Jr.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA is in charge of the arrangements.

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