Edward "Eddie" Gene Delp, Sr.

MARION, VA

Edward Gene “Eddie” Delp, Sr. age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. 

Eddie was born in Bethesda, MD to the late Charles V. Delp, Sr. and Mary Heath Delp. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond “Doug” Delp, and two dear friends, Kelly Pennington and John Lynch. Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a gifted mechanic with a lifelong passion for working on cars. Throughout the years, he drove trucks, hauled classic cars, and even worked in vehicle repossession. Eddie loved passing down his knowledge to his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, teaching them how to drive and work under the hood. Above all, Eddie was devoted to his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal friend to many.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 34 years Teresa Kirby Delp; children Christine Wood & boyfriend Jeff Charles, Edward G. Delp, Jr., and Travis Delp & wife Jensen; stepchildren Jennifer Anderson & Charles “CJ” Anderson; brothers Charles Delp, Jr. & wife Judy and William Delp & wife Peggy; grandchildren Michael Allen Wood, Jr., Matthew McGuire, Jacob Delp, Nathan Delp, Amber Delp, Travis Blouin, Georgia Delp, Karlee Delp, & Asher Delp; great grandchildren Remmington Delp & Samuel Delp; step grandchildren Brandon Gross, Gavin Leonard, Conner Anderson, and Cayden & Cullen Powers; step great granddaughter Brooklynn Gross; brother-in-law Ray Kirby & wife Sue; sisters-in-law Aileen Browning & Linda Bentley; along with several nieces nephews, and special friends Lawrence Holman, Sammy Hutton, Tammy Haas, Wayne Woods, and all his neighbors at Orchard Towers. 

Funeral services will be held at 7:00PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from the Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Rev. Victor Johnsey officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM on Tuesday at the funeral home Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday at Attoway Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667 and the U.S. Air Force. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Delp Family.