Carnell Owens Delane

Carnell was born to Rosie Woods in Crockett Texas, on November 1, 1931 and was an only child.  Carnell began and finished his education in the Trinity Colored School system in Trinity, Texas and was raised by his Godmother, Ms. Novella York affectionately known as Aunt Ducy.  After high school, he joined the United States Navy and his tours of duty included serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He served on both ships and submarines and being in the Navy afforded Carnell to visit many naval bases around the world and the United States of America.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal for good conduct.  After serving more than 20 years, Carnell retired from the Navy, and ultimately settled in San Diego, California.  His career as a Food Services Manager stemmed greater than 40 years in the Navy and as a Civilian on San Clemente Island.  Carnell loved to party, was a sharp dresser, loved to entertain and had lots of friends. Everyone called him Delaney, but he was known to tell you his name was Johnny Bledsoe. He really got a big kick out of asking you for $2.00 “until he could see further” or if you had any money. He was so convincing that he needed it, that people would comply. He would always give it back to you though. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church, where he was baptized.  He was a Christian and a devoted member of Macedonia, attending church every Sunday until his health failed.  Carnell leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Marian Delane, his children Bobby Delane, Deborah Henderson, Rosalyn Delane-Gilliam (Gregory), and Talitha Stewart (Kareem) his granddaughter Michelle Lockett and great grandchild, Carnell Michael Lockett, also a host of other relatives, friends and many more.

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