Jimmy Delap
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Jimmy D. Delap
87, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born July 20, 1930 in Prairie Grove, the son of Clyde and Irene (Dodson) Delap.
Jim was a Navy Veteran and was proud to have served his country before and during the Korean War from 1948-1952. He volunteered at the Fayetteville National Cemetery more than 10 years, after major vandalism he received an special award for cleaning headstones.
He was preceded in death by parents.
Survivors include his wife, of 63 years, Kathryne Bidwell Delap; son Joe Delap and wife Melanie of Athens, Alabama; one daughter, Joann Jaynes and husband Randy of Prairie Grove; two grandchildren, Kennedy and Shelby Delap both of Jacksonville, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held Friday January 5, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corp. in care of the Fayetteville National Cemetery - 700 South Government Ave. - Fayetteville, AR 72701.
87, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born July 20, 1930 in Prairie Grove, the son of Clyde and Irene (Dodson) Delap.
Jim was a Navy Veteran and was proud to have served his country before and during the Korean War from 1948-1952. He volunteered at the Fayetteville National Cemetery more than 10 years, after major vandalism he received an special award for cleaning headstones.
He was preceded in death by parents.
Survivors include his wife, of 63 years, Kathryne Bidwell Delap; son Joe Delap and wife Melanie of Athens, Alabama; one daughter, Joann Jaynes and husband Randy of Prairie Grove; two grandchildren, Kennedy and Shelby Delap both of Jacksonville, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held Friday January 5, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corp. in care of the Fayetteville National Cemetery - 700 South Government Ave. - Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Fayetteville National Cemetery
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 20, 1930
Jan 3, 2018
87
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Tributes
So sorry for your lose. Jim was a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed.
Brenda Foster - Friend
So sad to read about Jim. He was a wonderful man who loved kids and followed the sports programs as long as he could. We all love Jim and the support he gave to our Kids. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Allyne Bottoms - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Fayetteville National Cemetery
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 20, 1930
Jan 3, 2018
87
Documents