Obituary
Estel “Lee” Delk, age 86, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1938, and is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Mary Colleen Delk, who passed away on December 11, 2003.
Lee was from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and in 2016 he moved to Blue Springs, where he made his home at The Parkway Senior Living.
He is survived by his three children: Tammie Delk (60); Thomas Delk (59) and his wife Krysti; and Margie Renfrow (57) and her husband Donald. Lee was a proud grandfather to Connor (27), Garrett (26), Brady (24), Kori (31) and her husband Sergio Garcia and their children Ella and Javier, Lexi (27) and her husband Brandon Kimball and their son Ace, and Sean (29) and Aaron (23) Renfrow.
Lee served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He completed two tours in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor and meritorious service. After 23 years of dedicated service, he retired from the military in 1978. Lee was a proud and patriotic man, and a member of the Marksman 100.
Following his military career, Lee worked as an Industrial Engineer with General Motors, where he retired after 15 years of service and continued to contract with the company for another 5 years.
Lee will be remembered for his strength, devotion to family, and deep love for his country. His legacy of service, hard work, and family devotion will live on through all who knew and loved him.
Services:
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Funeral services will follow on Friday, November 7th, at 10:00 a.m. at Langsford Funeral Home, with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, where Lee will be honored with Military Honors
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Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
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Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
What a wonderful man. He lives a great life and touched everyone. We wish you and your family much comfort in knowing he always be with you, and a gentle hand on your hearts. He will be loved and missed beyond words. Much gratitude and sympathy always. Barbara and Bill
Deepest sympathies for the family. Prayers of healing and comfort for you all.
One of a kind uncle,always calling to check up on kin folks down in South Georgia, will miss him dearly,Tammie, Tom, Margee and the rest of family, praying for strength to carry ya’ll throughout this difficult time. Love Always Wylene and Layne Gurley
Sorry for loss and he was good man. Tammie, and your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Lee 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️
We are so sorry for your loss. Lee will be missed and always respected. May he rest in peace.
Love,
Jim and Joan & family
My prayers are with you, Margie and Don, may God’s comfort be with you and all who love your father. He leaves you memories of honor, love and responsibility for his family and Country. Thank you for sharing his story with us.
Your dad was always fun to be around from meeting him on a trip to Georgia with Maureen and all the years since! I have such fond memories of all those times. He sure lived a good life.
Tammie,Tom, Margee and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. We were all so sorry to hear about Uncle Lee. He was a remarkable man and we were all blessed with being able to have known him. He will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you and praying for you all.
With Love
Lynn,Adrian,Ashley,Nicholas,Madison,Gracelyn & Wyatt Hernandez Family
I was one of Mr. Lee’s caregivers at the Parkway Senior Living. He was my favorite resident and we shared such a bond. I think about Lee so much and it was such a heartwarming pleasure to spend the rest of his life with him. Forever sending love to his family!