William Keith Delbridge, 68 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday April 9, 2026. 

He was born on August 19, 1957, in Halifax County, North Carolina. 

Keith was preceded in death by his parents Jodie and Martha Delbridge and brother Jodie B. Delbridge Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary C. Delbridge, daughters Leigh Ann Phillips (Harold), Sandy Odom, grandchildren Kember Phillips, Wyatt Phillips (Emma), Madison Phillips, Kirklyn Parks, Camden Parks, great grandchild Colton Phillips, brothers Tony Delbridge (Susan), Jeff Delbridge (Sharon), sister Kathy Ballero and lifelong friends Allen Cook, Herbert Cruthlow, Jack Norton, Jim Redwine and Percy House.

Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He loved fishing and gunsmithing.

There will be a private memorial service held at a later time.

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements for the Delbridge family. Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com