Delbert Winters

Delbert Winters is a deceased reverend in Appalachia

Background
Delbert was born and raised in Flatwoods. During his life, Delbert joined the army which garnered significant life experiences through new environments. He eventually led the Flatwoods Church, and when the bombs fell, the reverend witnessed what he perceived to be the end of the world. Surviving this, Delbert had a crisis of faith, reflecting on his past, ranging from fighting in the war to charity work, as he survived on a day-to-day basis.

When the Responders settled in Flatwoods, Delbert lent his church to them so they could establish an outpost and volunteered with the group, devoting himself to cooking for the survivors, running the book club, and nightly survivors guilt meetings. His work with the Responders gave meaning to his life despite his own doubts and struggle with faith. He set up brahmin pastures, provided lessons and knowledge to those he could, and commented on the changing creatures and flora he observed in the region.

Delbert's remains are found in his home in Flatwoods, but his work serves as a legacy, his recipes are found throughout the region. Current inhabitants such as Yasmin Chowdhury remark that Delbert's work inspired them to learn more about Appalachian cooking traditions.

Appearances
Delbert Winters appears

Behind the scenes

 * The voice actor script notes for the Survivor story: Sofie holotape state that Sofie Yates murdered Delbert.
 * During development, lead designer Emil Pagliarulo listened to holotapes recorded by Delbert Winters several times. He later played Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, and immediately recognized Delbert's voice actor (Patrick Dollaghan) as one of the characters in that game. Pagliarulo gave recognition to Dollaghan's voice acting in an August 2020 interview.