Stephen C. Delk, 72 of Columbus, MS passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his residence.

No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements entrusted to Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Mr. Delk was born May 3, 1951, to the late Avery Delk and Martha Adele Butler Atkins in Aberdeen, MS.  He graduated from New Hope High School and attended Mississippi State University.  Mr. Delk was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired in 2018 from Adventurebuilt Hat Company where he was employed as a Millinery – Hatmaker for 13 years.  He made the hat worn by Harrison Ford in the 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  He enjoyed making hats, listening to music, playing guitar, reading, and history.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Delk was preceded in death by his brother – Billy Wayne Atkins, and brother-in-law – Kenneth Cox.

Mr. Delk is survived by his wife 14 years – Kay Delk; daughters – Kristin (Johnny) Melcher and Ashley Delk; grandchildren – Austin (Shae) Melcher, Sydney (Kyle) Linton, Samuel Melcher, Zachary Melcher, Ruby Lowe, and Link Lowe; brothers – Bruce (Beverly) Delk and Glenn (Betty) Delk; sister – Beverly Cox and sister-in-law – Maggie Atkins.