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Anderson DeLOATCH Obituary
He was born in Northampton County to the late Moses and Annie DeLoatch on Nov. 5, 1938. Andy attended elementary and high school in Severn and Pendleton, N.C.
He spent his spare time gardening, fishing or with his children and grandchildren. Andy was most affectionately known as "Pop". He was a great friend, counselor, mentor, natural comedian, and a father figure to many. He will be truly missed.
Mr. DeLoatch is survived by six children, Anthony DeLoatch, Tyrone DeLoatch, Walter McFadgen (Kim), Hubert McFadgen (Judy), Karen DeLoatch -Bryant (Caroll), and Yolanda DeLoatch-Leonard (Steven); 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Annie Mae Daye (Linwood), Ann Curry, Dozene DeLoatch, and Cora Rogers (Kater); one brother, Moses DeLoatch; his companion of 40 years, Beatrice Huey; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple. Interment will be in Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery in Branchville, Va. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Monday.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeLoatch family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anderson DeLOATCH
Luesta Haggie
July 28, 2010
Will miss our funny phone calls.
Lu
Erika Huey-Sypho
July 19, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. We love you Yolanda and Beatrice and send continued prayers.
Barbara Bowen
July 19, 2010
Dearest Mrs. Daye,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can truly say, I know what it is to lose a beloved brother, as I have witnessed your pain June 21st this year upon the loss of my beloved brother. Just remember, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal". Special blessings and prayers from me to your family.
Love,
Ms. Bowen
Sandy Watson-Whitehorn
July 19, 2010
I extend my deepest condolences to the DeLoatch family during this most difficult time. I pray that God comfort and keep you in the coming days. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We thank Our Father for all the lives that Andy touched and now he is gone to receive his reward.
Fannie Moore
July 19, 2010
The Moore Family would like to offer our deepest sympathy to TaKeya Branch and the Deloatch Family. We love you and pray that you will seek comfort in the arms of our Lord.
July 18, 2010
We are sorry to hear of the death of your relative. Wo offer you our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Fred and Bertha Whitted
Roxboro, North Carolina
The Crawley's
July 17, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
July 17, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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