JOHNNY E. DELANEY, JR.
Johnny E. “Bud” Delaney, Jr., 77, of Wadestown, WV died December 23, 2024 at his residence.
He was born November 25, 1947, at Wadestown, a son of the late Johnny E. Delaney and Marian Norton Delaney.
Bud was a retired coal miner having last worked at Peabody Coal Company as a fire boss. He was a graduate of Clay-Battelle High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 during which time he served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Surviving is his ex-wife, Deborah Williams Delaney; two sons, Chad Delaney and Brent Delaney, both of Wadestown; two sisters, Vickie Cottrell of Flat Run and Candy Eckard of Wadestown; one granddaughter, Morgan Delaney; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson Myles and Delaney Gem.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothea “Dot” James.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Highway, Hundred, WV from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation. Interment will follow in the Wadestown Cemetery.