Shawn Michael Delaney, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Shawn was born on October 2, 1962, in Saratoga, New York, to the late Henry Delaney, Marlene Delaney Trieble, and Wilbur Trieble. He earned his bachelor's degree in Culture and Communication from the City University of New York and proudly served in the United States Army, where he was a member of both the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum. He later achieved the rank of SGT 1st Class and retired from West Point Military Academy as a Training Resources Manager.

A generous man with a great laugh and a twinkle in his eye, Shawn lived a life full of adventure, humor, and heart. He traveled the world, devoted himself to his family, and had a lifelong passion for fire trucks and saving lives. He was an avid fire truck collector and served for many years as a volunteer with the Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department in New York.

Shawn was also a former member of the Avant Garde Drum Corps in New York and remained a devoted fan of Drum Corps throughout his life. In later years, he found joy in traveling across the United States with his beloved wife, Kristen.

He was a proud Masonic member of the Pyramid Masonic Lodge #869, where he upheld the values of fellowship, service, and integrity.

He is survived by his wife, Kristen Delaney; children, Heather, Zlata, and Lanna; grandchildren, Genevieve, Soren, and Eero; siblings, Joseph Delaney (Linda), Pattie Butler, and Arthur Delaney (Donna); along with several nieces and nephews.

A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spring Hill Elementary School Library, 4711 Mildred Road, Knoxville, TN 37917, or Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 204, Oxbow, NY 13671.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements. www.holleygamble.com