Mr. Charles Eugene Delk of Waddy, (Shelby County), Kentucky, formerly of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his residence in Waddy, Kentucky, having attained the age of 75 years, 10 months, and 15 days. He was born on Saturday, June 17, 1950, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Oliver “Bud” & Pauline (Duvall) Delk. Eugene was of Christian faith and a hard-working mechanic. He enjoyed playing pool, cars, horses, and was a firearm enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandsons, Randy Delk, Ritchie Delk, siblings, Patsy Talbott, Mary Lou Terrell, Shirley Hickman, Kenneth Delk, sister-in-law, Pauline Delk, and brother-in-law, Gayle Dicken.
He is survived by his children, Michael Gene (& Pamela Gail) Delk, Eugene Allen (& Marilyn) Delk, both of Waddy, Kentucky; siblings, Marvin Delk, Rebecca (& John) Harrod, both of Louisville, Kentucky, Sue (& Bill) Pierce, Deborah (& Frankie) Smith, Tony (& Virginia) Delk, Lisa Delk, Johnny (& Jennifer) Delk, Fonzie Dicken, all of Albany, Kentucky, Cathy (& Steve) Barrie of Sacramento, California, Sheila (& Don) Abbott of Byrdstown, Tennessee; grandchildren, Zachary Delk, Mckenzie Delk, Tyler Trent, Ashley (& Dustin) Watson, Marcus Huthcinson; great-grandchildren, Vella Delk, Miya Watson, and Atticus Watson.
The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST in the Memory Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wells officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m., and again on Thursday morning, beginning at 6:00 AM until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky.
Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at campbell-new.com