Chess Cabot Delk Obituary (1953 - 2022)

Chess Cabot Delk, 69, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Kindred Hospital Louisville. He was born June 5, 1953 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Amel Delk and Mabel Ruth Bell Delk. Chess began his career in Illinois at Sheldon’s Manufacturing. From there, he moved to Glasgow, Kentucky and worked for the City of Glasgow doing waste management and then worked for J.L. French as a forklift operator. Survivors include his two children, Chastity Barnewolt (Chuck) of South Elgin, Illinois and Wesley Delk (Heather) of Elgin, Illinois; five grandchildren, Riley and Jax Barnewolt, Mason, Owen, and Julian Delk; one brother, Amel Delk, Jr. (Susie); three sisters, Brenda Yates, Linda Smith, Anissa Krick (Nathan); and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Delk and two sisters, Dana Branstetter and Lanie Lee Powell. A memorial service for Mr. Delk will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, November 12th at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the service at the funeral home. A. F. Crow & Son is honored to be entrusted in the care of Mr. Delk and his family. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com.