He proudly served in the United States Army, a chapter of his life that shaped his character and instilled a sense of duty and service to his community. He served in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient.

For a number of years, Del derived immense pride from leading Christians in Recovery at First Baptist Church Bonham drawing upon his personal struggles with addiction to cultivate a profound sense of purpose in supporting others who wrestled with similar issues. Throughout the years, he sponsored numerous individuals in both AA and NA. His unwavering commitment earned him widespread love and respect.

Those familiar with him consistently described him as a
man who would unhesitatingly give the shirt off his back, his last morsel of food, or even his last dollar to a complete stranger.

Del possessed a remarkable gift for disseminating the gospel without restriction. He had a deep personal love for the Lord and never hesitated to share that with others. He would offer to pray for you and give you words of encouragement through scripture without ever causing offense.

Del’s Christian testimony was profoundly impactful. Following his military service in Vietnam, Del relocated to California, where he became a member of Hell’s Angels. After surrendering his heart to the Lord, he ardently desired to leave the gang. However, simple withdrawal from Hell’s Angels is prohibited. Notwithstanding, Del’s testimony demonstrates that through fervent prayer,
he was unusually permitted to exit the gang, necessitating a relocation to a distant state, which he
chose as Texas. Del proudly would say that he was the only member ever allowed to walk away from Hell’s Angels. That was the first miracle as a Christian that Del experienced and he took great pride in sharing this miracle with others.

The friends of Del, whom he considered family, at Hofmann-Mraz Care Home, where he called his home for the last eight years, are grieving his loss deeply. His passing has created a huge void, yet there is much consolation in knowing that Del is now resting at the feet of his heavenly father. He often proclaimed to have no fear of dying because he “knew where he was going.”

Delmar is preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Willow Wild Cemetery. United States Army Military Honors will be rendered.

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