Donald Thomas Delay, 67, S/SGT-USAF-Retired-Vietnam War Veteran of Seminole, Florida funeral service is 9:15 Am, Friday, March 27, 2015 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Florida with the United States Air Force Honor Guard and the Pinellas County Military Honor Guard, officiating.
A native Tacoma, Washington and a local resident since 1989 when he moved here from Rapid City, South Dakota. He was born on November 12, 1947n Tacoma, Washington and passed away on March 10, 2015 at home under Hospice Care. Don was a retired Security Police Supervisor having served our nation for over 20 years. He was a Christian and served during the Vietnam War. During his career, he was awarded the NCO Professional Military Graduate Ribbon; Small Arms Expert Pistol/Rifle; USAF Longevity Service Award Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters; National Service Defense Service Medal; USAF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; USAF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon; USAF Training Ribbon; USAF Outstanding Unit Award with Combat Valor and 4 Oak Leaf Clusters; USAF Good Conduct Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. He graduated from NCO Leadership School; Security Police Combat Preparedness Course; Patrol Dog Handler Course; Patrol Dog Handler Supervisor Course; OJT Manager/Supervisors Course; Combat Skills/Terrorist Threat Training; Base and Installation Security Systems Course; Law Enforcement Supervisors Course; Technical Training Instructors Course; Test and Measurements Course; Patrol Dog Explosives Detection Course and the Patrol Dog Drug Detection Course.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Inez (Krick) Delay and is survived by his loving family: his wife, Donna (Hash)Delay of Seminole, Florida; a son, Donald T. Delay Jr. and his wife, Amanda of St Petersburg, Florida; a daughter, Angel Tippit of Sanford, North Carolina; a brother, Ronald Delay and his wife, Betty of Bellingham, Washington; a half brother, Kerry Delay and his wife, Linda of Seattle, Washington; two grandchildren: Alicia Tippit and Anthony Tippit and a great grandchild, Aleena McIntosh.
Please assemble at the cemetery between 8:45 Am and service time on the day of the service.
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I have been friends with the family since the late 80’s.I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that you all are able to get through this ordeal, and eventually have peace of mind knowing that Donald is safe and watching over you. God Bless all of you.
Donna , Don was( is) a good husband , father , grandpa , great great pa and brother in law ….you and family are in our hearts.. Thoughts and prayers
We are thinking of you and your family. Many are praying for you; that you have the strength to get you and the family through this.
We are so sorry about Don’s passing. He was a fabulous dedicated military man..Loved his country…Ron, his brother and wife, did get the chance to see Don before his passing. And are very thankful we went to see him. Ron and his wife Betty live in Arlington, Washington, his half brother Kerry Frable and wife Maxine live in Darrington, Washington… His daughter Regina DeLay and his 2 grandchildren by her live in Tacoma, his Son Jason DeLay lives in Seattle he also has a son. Don was a dedicated military man..He loved his country and served it well. Don graduated from Darrington Washington High School in 1967,his graduating class send their condolences as well. Don was a fabulous basketball player for the Darrington Loggers…and outstanding team player. He had many friends and relatives in the state of Washington. Aunts and Uncles that send their condolences.. He will be remembered at the Delay /Gardner reunion coming up this year. Uncle Shorty Gardner send their condolences, his Mother’s(Inez) brother. His mother presided him in death as did his sister Virginia. We send our deepest sympathy to his immediate family in Florida, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I lost contact with Don shortly after High School but I remember him as being a good friend who loved to laugh and have fun. Don’s military resume is impressive and I am glad to have know such a patriot. Rest in peace Don.
Don was in our class of 67 in Darrington and I remember him as happy and laughing a lot. Haven’t seen him since those school days but will still miss him knowing he is gone. My condolences to his family, especially Betty Delay, my school friend.
Hadn’t seen Don since High School, so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was always quick with a grin and a joke, the world will be a little less bright without him.
you will be missed I remember all the fun we has as kids. my prayers are for you in Heaven and you family.
My Sympathy to you all, he was a good man!
I remember Don as a kind husband and father.
Prayers for peace!
God bless you all at this sad time.
Tess
I was stationed with Don at MacDill in the 70s. He was my supervisor in the K-9 section. He was a good friend. Rest easy brother. We’ll take it from here.