JAMES ALBERT DELANEY III
James Albert Delaney III, 67, of New Palestine and formerly of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his sister’s home surrounded by family. James was born on October 28, 1953, in Connersville, and is one of five children to the late James Albert Delaney II and Norma Jean (Jones) Delaney. On June 1 1980, James married Donna Jean Gregory in Anderson. They were able to share more than 30 years of marriage until she passed away on July 10, 2006.
James had been a minister in Anderson of the Church of God. Prior to becoming a minister, Jim was a correctional officer and probation officer for several years in Connersville. He was also active in the Knightstown Children’s home. He was also a past master of the Masonic Lodge belonging to various lodges.
In Jim’s earlier years, he loved to play basketball and be active in sports or any outdoor activity. He also loved history and was an avid reader. He loved true crime television shows and documentaries and was an avid critic.
Jim will be greatly missed by his daughter, Heather Delaney; a son, James Albert Delaney IV; a brother, Mike (Enola Witt) Delaney; three sisters, Vicki (Keith) Williams, Cathy (Rob) Wilson, Kelly Whittaker; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends.
Visitation for James will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., on Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend John H. Aukerman officiating.