Gulfport Kiwanis celebrates “Charlie Delk Day”
The local Gulfport Kiwanis Club celebrated a birthday for one of its longest tenured members in the club, 95-year-old Charlie Delk.
Delk turned 95 on May 2nd and the club celebrated “Kiwanis Charlie Delk Day” at the Great Southern Club on Wednesday afternoon.
Delk is an Auburn alum and Navy veteran, moving to the coast in 1968 and joining the Gulfport Kiwanis Club the same year.
Delk would open his ABC Rental store soon after, becoming the largest residential and commercial rental store in South Mississippi.
Delk has never forgotten about the community that has helped him grow his business, sharing more as he reflects on his life and time in the Kiwanis Club.
“First off, being married for 63 years, it’s quite an accomplishment. The second one is, is having two kids that we’re proud of and love us and we love them,” said Charlie. “And the third thing started this is starting this business that has survived so long, and to have a good reputation and community all those things just add up. ”
Charlie still drives himself to work, does volunteer hour, and assists other organizations.
Happy birthday Charlie!
