Pastor Delmar L. Fenwick, 81, of Marion, passed away at 9:04 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Marion Health. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Desloge, Missouri, to Clarence and Tessie (Rawlins) Fenwick. On May 20, 1964, he married the love of his life, Jo Anna Massie, who survives.
Pastor Delmar and Jo Anna shared 62 blessed years of marriage, building a life founded on faith, love, and devotion to family. An athletic man, Pastor Delmar enjoyed playing baseball and softball and valued the friendships he made through sports. In 1989, Pastor Delmar answered God’s call to lead Healing Heart Church, where he faithfully served as pastor for many years. His relationship with Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of his life, and his greatest passion was sharing the love of Christ with others. Through his preaching, compassion, and unwavering faith, he touched countless lives and helped lead many to the Lord.
Known for his generous heart and servant’s spirit, Pastor Delmar was always willing to help anyone in need, often giving of himself without hesitation. He never met a stranger and welcomed everyone with kindness, warmth, and genuine care. His legacy of faith, love, and service will continue to live on in the many lives he influenced and the family and friends who were blessed to know him.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Anna Fenwick; daughter, Elizabeth (Michael) Harris; grandchildren, Tabbatha (Edward) Helm, Crystal (Frankie) Fenwick, Zachery (Kelsey) Harris, great-grandchildren, Bellah, Jonah, Ezrah, Skyllar, Roman, Alexiss, Bailey, Noah; great-great-grandchildren, Masyn, Madilyn, Esley, Murphy, Cooper, and Lainey; and siblings, Frank (Pat) Fenwick, Carol Fenwick and Sharon (Lonnie) Guion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. and Tessie Fenwick; and sons, Delmar “Dale” Fenwick, Jr. and Bruce Fenwick.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Healing Heart Church of God 2701 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of a visitation, a funeral service to honor Pastor Delmar’s life will begin at 5:00 pm with Pastor Eddie Helm officiating. He will be laid to rest in his home state of Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Healing Heart Church of God 2701 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953.
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