Clyde Everett "Jack" Dellinger's Obituary
Clyde Everett “Jack” Dellinger
Clyde Everett “Jack” Dellinger, 79, of Castleton, died Monday, January 24, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Jack was a very talented mechanic and could do most anything, a hardworking decent man that instilled good values and ethics to his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Jack was born February 25, 1931 in Bostic, North Carolina to the late James P. and Rose B. Dellinger.
Jack is survived by his three sons; Nicholas Edward Dellinger of Arlington, Raymond Everett Dellinger and his wife Angela of Marietta, Georgia, Daniel Thomas Dellinger and his wife Paula of Castleton. Four grandchildren; Natalie Rose Bennett and her husband Lee, Jennifer Nicole Dellinger, Kimberly Diane Dellinger and Wesley Dellinger and his two great-grandchildren Levi and Bella Bennett. Also surviving is his sister, Jehane Keys.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Mae Sisk Dellinger, one of his sons, Michael Dewitt Dellinger and his siblings; James Harry Dellinger and Betty Jean Settle.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Dallas Smith officiating.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
Jack was a hardworking, decent, and honest man. He loved his wife Evelyn whom he was married to for 60 years. He served in the US Navy as a Gunners Mate on the USS Uhlmann. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He was a talented mechanic working for Eastern Airlines until his retirement. After retirement, Jack worked on small engines for friends and neighbors in the community.
Jack had several close calls during his life- allergic bee sting reactions, a dangerous infection, and unfortunately being shot last year. He made a miraculous recovery, even amazing the doctors treating him. One doctor described him as "stoic"- seemingly unaffected by pain. He just kept going and was an inspiration to us all.
He enjoyed the holidays- getting together with his family and enjoying a good meal.
He loved and was proud of his boys. After his wife passed THEY were what kept him going, calling and visiting him often.
He loved his grandchildren- always proud of their accomplishments large and small.
He had a love of animals- his cats were so special to him. We could hear him calling for them each everning to come in for the night.
Jack was just an upbeat kind of person- most times he would be whistling and carrying on- we could hear him all the way over at our house!
He enjoyed helping people and working in his garage. It gave him a kind of purpose each day.
He loved his coffee! Morning, noon, and night- he always seemed to have a pot brewing.
Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and we will miss him more than words can express. He was one-of-a-kind! God bless you and keep you- we love you.
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