Steven Gregory Delbridge

Monday, July 9, 2012

Steven Gregory Delbridge, "The Lawn Ranger" passed away July 2, 2012. He was born Jan. 2, 1947, in Leachville, Ark. He graduated in 1965 from Manila High School. After high school he was drafted and served his country in the United States Air Force. He attended flying school and became a pilot after his military career. Steven was a farmer for many years in the Manila area. He moved to the Mississippi Gulf coast some years later, and owned and operated "The Lawn Ranger" lawn service. Throughout his life he was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Delbridge.

He is survived by his mother, Mamie Delbridge; only daughter, Brandi Marie Crawford and husband Derrick; only son, Gregory Lynn Lilly and wife Angela; grandchildren, Aily, Ariel, Adrian, Morgan, and Peyton; and sisters, Debbie Finley and Donna Cornish.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 9, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral will be held at noon on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Gulfport Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Tributes may be shared with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.