Ralph “Mike” DeLay age 80 of Murrayville passed away on October 16th, 2019. Mike was born in Atlanta, GA. and grew up in the Smyrna area. He attended Campbell High School and served in the Army. Mike loved coaching JAAA Little League in Jonesboro and did so for many years. He was a self made man and started his own business DeLay Plumbing Company. He was active in his Methodist church and adored his family and grandchildren, whom all were so special to him.    Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years Phyllis E. DeLay, children W. Ray Parker, daughter in law Michele Parkel,  daughter Kelli Scott, daughter in law Michael Delay, grandchildren, Dylan & Trent Parkel, Aron, Miranda, and Josh Scott, Jordan DeLay, Stephanie DeLay, Leeanna Tweed, Logan Tweed, great granddaughter Blaelyn, brother and sister in law David & Sharon DeLay.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 21, 2019 at 11:30 am at Dahlonega Funeral Home military honors to be present and visitational reception to follow.

Online condolence at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3683