William David Delp

William David Delp, age 80, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at his residence on October 22, 2026, following an extended illness. David was a sign maker and owned Delp Signs for over 50 years. He also collected sign making machines. One of his early accomplishments was to draw a caricature of the Mt. Dew man in High School. His design won him $10 from the owner of the company. After graduation, he served in the US Air Force from 1966-1967. He was a long-time member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Chilhowie, VA where he also served as a deacon. Locally, he attended the House of Prayer in Montpelier.

William David Delp was born on September 2, 1946, in Marion, Virginia, the son of Charles Vester and Mary Louise (Yarber) Delp, Sr. He married Peggy Anne Remus on December 27, 2015, in Marion, VA, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by his son, Steven Delp, of Alderson, WV; granddaughter, Tanya (Jim) Soto, of Cliffton Forge, VA; stepchildren, DeWayne (Mary) Suffel, of Fremont, IN, Kristy (Jason) Bolenbaugh, of North Adams, MI and Levi (Erica) Suffel, of Angola, IN; step grandchildren, Olivia (Devan) Paust, Mazy, Ezra, Asher, Adelyn, Turner, Seth, Titus, Jackson, Joy and Evelyn Suffel; step great granddaughter, Emberlyn Paust and brother, Charles (Judy) Delp, Jr., of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tania Marie Delp; stepdaughter, Julie Suffel and brothers, Douglas and Edward Delp.

A celebration of David’s life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the House of Prayer, 115 Empire Street, Montpelier, OH. Friends will be received an hour prior, beginning at 4:00 PM. Krill Funeral Home, 204 West Indiana Street, Edon, OH is honored to serve the Delp family.

In lieu of flowers and other gifts, memorial contributions may be made to House of Prayer, 115 Empire Street, Montpelier, OH 43543.