April 1947-November 2026

Samuel Delgado, born in April 1947 in Victoria, TX, died on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Columbus, GA, after a brief illness. He served in the United States Army in Germany as a 91B medical specialist, attaining the rank of Specialist 5. After leaving active duty, he returned to Texas and continued his military service in the Texas National Guard. In 1978, he returned to Columbus, GA, which would then become his home. Samuel worked in home construction his entire career until retiring in 2015. During his retirement, he continued serving his community as a Muscogee County school crossing guard.

Samuel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice, of Columbus, GA; his son, Mark, of Grand Forks, ND; his daughter, Alicia Gloss, and her husband, Brett, of Virginia; his grandchildren, Kelsey, Tyler, Seth, Hannah, and Olivia; his siblings, Louise Sloan of San Antonio, TX, Steve Delgado of Tampa, FL, Danny Delgado and his wife, Gloria, of Summerset, TX, Linda Potter of Arp, TX, and Toby Delgado and his wife, Robin, of Maricopa, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Cornelio G. Delgado, Sr., and his eldest brother, Cornelio G. “Corky” Delgado, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to Samuel’s memorial service on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 240 Walton St., Hamilton, GA 31811.

Georgia Cremation is assisting the family with the arrangements.