Richard Vance Delinger

July 29, 1939 - February 20, 2022

Mr. Richard "Dick" Delinger, 82, of Cornelius passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Dick was born in Statesville, NC on July 29, 1939. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius, NC. He was also a member of the Charlotte Ski Bees. Dick loved to travel with his close friends to many destinations around the world. He also loved working in his vast flower garden. Dick enjoyed the company of his new dog, Pepper. After 26 years, Dick retired from his position as Vice-President of Carolinas Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore King and Barbara Anna Washam Delinger; brother, Theodore "Buddy" Delinger, Jr.; and two sisters, Barbara Delinger Setzer and Marie Delinger Black. Left to cherish Dick's memory are his 2 nephews, 4 nieces and 11 first-cousins. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 26 at James Funeral Home. Burial will be a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?sc_dcm James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family.