Delaney, Reverend Xavier J. Age 61 of Oakdale, MN went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother Rebecca Delaney (Minor), his father Walter Delaney Sr. and his sister Loreli (Cherry) Delaney. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Clara Jeaninne, and his children Letitia Moore (Henry), Xavier II (Erika), Aaron, Brittany, Ryan, Brianna, Jordan and Aaliyah. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017 with visitation from 10am-11am and the funeral service from 11am-12pm at Straitgate Church, 638 FrankIin Ave E., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Memorials welcome to Straitgate Church for the Xavier Delaney Memorial Fund.