George Ernest Delay

George Ernest DeLay, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Son of the late Woodrow Wilson DeLay and Zula Whaley DeLay, he was of the Baptist faith. George owned and operated DeLay’s Auto Parts for 55 years.
George is proceeded in death by his parents listed above and one infant sister Berneice DeLay.

Left to cherish his memory, son and daughter-in-law, Tony (Ann) DeLay of Cleveland, TN; Two daughters and son-in-law, Mitzi DeLay of Chattanooga, TN, and Anna (Robbie) Williams; one brother, Glen J. DeLay; six sisters and brother-in-law’s, Deanie (Tim) Sample, Sandra DeLay, Mable (Barkley) Geren, Glenda (L.V.) Bible, all of Cleveland, Betty (Hugh) Shot, of Gainsville, GA, and Jean (Bob) Baird, of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Heath DeLay, Lane DeLay, Gloria Williams, and Matthew Williams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:30 Pm, at Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN with Rev. Waymond Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:30 Sunday prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Sunday following the service at Sunset Memory Gardens with Military Honors. Lane Delay, Matthew Williams, Kinny Geren, Bryan Geren, Walker Geren, and Bradley Carter will serve as Pallbearers.

The family would like to say thanks to Michelle Bradford & Lori Baker with Hearth Hospice and a special “Thank You” to his caregiver Ruth Holcomb for the excellent care given to George and his family.

You are invited to share a personal memory of George or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the DeLay with these arrangements.