Delbert E. Stinnett, Jr., 69, Noblesville, passed away at 7:50 am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 5, 1954, to Delbert E. and Betty (Wilson) Stinnett, Sr. On July 18, 1981, he married Nikki J. Percy.
Delbert graduated from Marion High School and received his associate’s degree from Purdue University. He served the City of Marion Fire Department for 32 years and held every position at one time or another, including Pension Secretary. He was Deputy Fire Chief for two administrations for a total of eight years. Delbert had a knack for numbers. While the girls were growing up, he prepared taxes from his home office. Following his service and retirement from the fire department on December 5, 2007, Delbert worked at H&R Block.
Delbert enjoyed going to concerts, fishing, being outdoors, playing with the grandkids and attending their activities. He enjoyed taking the family to museums and being their personal tour guide. Delbert loved science, history, and following politics. He was always learning. In recent years, he enjoyed playing BINGO, going on day trips, and “Happy Hour” on Fridays.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Nikki J. Stinnett; daughters, Lydia (Marcus) Ballenger of Fishers and Sheena Dawn Stinnett of Marion; grandchildren, Makayla Jackson, Miles Ballenger, and Katherine “Katie” Ballenger; and sister, Lana Stinnett Cracknell of Cincinnati, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive visitors from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Delbert’s life will begin at 4:00 pm with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 or Brain Trauma Foundation, 228 Hamilton Ave., 3rd Flr., Palo Alto, CA 94301.
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