James David Delaney Jr.

James David J.D Delaney, Jr., born May 18, 1925 in Bronte, TX, passed away in San Antonio, July 1, 2007 from heart failure. He worked for Southwestern Bell (AT&T) for 43 years after serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After retirement J.D. loved tending to his ranch and cattle. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and a life member of VFW Post 1533. His parents Jimmy & Ruby Delaney and sisters Dortha Wiggins & Marie Sherrod preceded him in death. J.D. is survived by his wife of 53 years Sophie Elaine Delaney of Atascosa; daughter Elaine Turnbow & husband Gary of Lytle; sons Jim Delaney & wife Donna of Lytle, Robert Delaney & wife Katy of Somerset; grandchildren Dena Turnbow of Floresville, JD Oliver & wife Angela of Lytle, EJ Delaney-Adams & husband Derrick of Lytle, Tracy Turnbow of La Vernia, Robert Delaney, Jr & wife Rose of Lytle, Janette Williams & husband Brandon of Bryan, Tara Wyrwich & Troy of St Hedwig, John Delaney of College Station; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and a large loving extended family. The family would like to thank Dr. Vijay Koli and Dr. P. Vemalapalli along with the staff at Metropolitan Methodist and Southwest General Hospitals, for all their kindness and excellent care. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Hurley Funeral Home, Lytle. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007, at 10:00 AM, in the Chapel of Hurley Funeral Home, Lytle. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery #3 (formerly Roselawn) in San Antonio. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements under the direction of HURLEY FUNERAL HOME Lytle, TX 78052 (830) 709-0698