Jenry Lewis "Sonny" Delaney, 72

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jenry Lewis "Sonny" Delaney, 72, was born Feb. 12, 1953 and died Dec. 11, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville following a brief illness.

A retired forklift driver/supervisor with Carrier Corp. and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Jenry Delaney, Sr. and the late Ruth Muncey Delaney Vickers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-father, Joe Edward Vickers;  siblings, Sarah Milstead, Billy Thomas Delaney, Linda Muller and Ruth Ellen Pack and former wife, Martha Adcock.

Mr. Delaney is survived by one son, Jenry Thomas Delaney (Carol Abston) of Sparta;  three grandchildren, Jenry Daniel Delaney of Dickson, Brianna Nichole Delaney of Manchester, Laura Rose Delaney of Lebanon and Ryan Hunter of Tullahoma;  10 great-grandchildren;  sister, Polly Bratcher of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at High's.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses.  Contributions may be made by Venmo at @HighFuneral-Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Dec. 12, 2025