Delbert Raymond Westbrook

Born on January 8, 1928, in the beautiful Appalachian hills of Archers Fork, Delbert Raymond Westbrook (97) made his peaceful transition in Marietta, Ohio on September 24, 2025, with family by his side. Few people are fortunate to live the long, healthy life that he did and even fewer live as independently as he did. His family is grateful for that.

He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and spent over 20 years working for Broughton’s Dairy before finding his true calling and passion which was to preach the Lord’s word. His faith, wife and family were his top priority. When he wasn’t preparing sermons, conducting marriage ceremonies, and presiding over funerals, he frequently visited those in the hospital and nursing homes. He lived what he preached, and he was always doing God’s work.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Margaret Athey Westbrook (93) who passed away on December 18, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents Charles Raymond and Amanda Etta Westbrook as well as all six of his siblings: Goldie Wagner, Alfred Westbrook, Ralph Westbrook, Janie Eddy, Lucille Bartmess and Sara Lou Becker. He is survived by his five children: Carolyn (Peter) Carr, Don (Cindy) Westbrook, David (Patricia) Westbrook, Darryl Westbrook (Tracy Campbell), and Carmen Westbook.

In his final days leading up to his death, he spoke of being ready to go home, but it wasn’t the earthly home where he had resided. He said “The lights should be coming on. Where’s the door? I’m ready to go now.” When asked where he was going, he said “To the meeting house. That’s where I live.”

Rest in peace, Dad. We know you’re at the meeting house now.

Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. The family will hold a private, memorial service in his honor.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers and cards, donations may be made to Operation Smile or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, two charities that Margaret and Delbert supported.