David "Don" Donald DeLay

David “Don” Donald DeLay, 76, of Danielsville, passed away on December 12, 2022. Born on December 9, 1946, he was the son of the late James C. DeLay and Mary Virginia Nelms DeLay.

Known to many as “Don the locksmith”, he was a locksmith in Athens, then Madison County Lock and Key in Danielsville for over 50 years. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Athens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronald DeLay.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca (Becky) DeLay; daughter, Michelle Delay (Antony Smithie); step-son, John Paul Bacon; grandchildren, Katie Ann Russo, Olivia grace Russo; sisters, Janet DeLay Epps, June DeLay Burkes; 5 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel with Pastor Mike Epps officiating. The family will receive friends the evening prior, on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter at https://www.moaspets.com/donate.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.