Delbert Wayne Lusby

Delbert Wayne Lusby , 87, died Saturday November 16, 2019 at Marshall’s Personal Care Home in Williamstown, KY. Born in the Keefer Community of Grant County, KY on Sunday May 22, 1932; he was the son of the late June Gayle and Ethel Osborne Lusby.

On October 24, 1952, Delbert was united in marriage to the former Marion Grace Margaret Sleeth; she preceded him in death on April 15, 2014. Delbert, along with his late Brother, Hubert, and Father, June, owned and operated Triple L Company in Williamstown for 41 years. On January 13, 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country. He received his military training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi from April ’51 – November ’51; he furthered his training at Scott AFB, Illinois in November ’53. His “Most Significant” service was at Selfridge AFB, Michigan where he served on the 56th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. His discharge came on January 12, 1955 as a Staff Sergeant . He made many contributions to his community by serving on the Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department, a City Council member for many years, Deputy Coroner for Grant County, member of Kiwanis and WISE Organization. As a pastime, he loved woodworking and making various crafts. He was a longtime member of Williamstown Christian Church.

Survivors include one son: Barry Lusby of Annapolis, MD and two grandsons: Brian Lusby of Seabrook, TX and Justin Lusby of Edgewood, NM, three great-grandchildren; Drew Lusby, Landon Lusby and Morgan Lusby of Seabrook, TX.  He was preceded in death by a son: Mark Allen Lusby; a daughter: Paula Rae Lusby; one brother: Hubert Lusby and two sisters: Norma Lusby and Eileen Sweeny.

Visitation will be Friday November 22, 2019 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Homes – Williamstown location, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 with Bro. Adam Bowman officiating. Internment will follow in Williamstown Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made in Delbert’s memory to the Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department or American Cancer Society, in care of Stanley Funeral Homes.