Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Oct 26, 1945 - Jul 23, 2024 (Age 78)
Thank you to everyone who has extended condolences and well-wishes to me and my family. My father will be sorely missed
TaMiko Blount
February 13, 2025 | Daughter
To my Uncle Robert, I want to say thank you. For the last years, you made a concerted effort to reestablish and maintain a family connection with your sister, Lillie's children that had been severed due to time and distance. It meant a lot to us. I'm sad with your passing, but also glad that an end to your pain has come. Go onward to a rest well earned. Condolences to your family and I wish them all strength during this time of loss. I love you Uncle Robert and you'll be missed by us all.
Darlene Goebel
August 11, 2024 | Pembroke Pines, FL | Family
My condolences to the family.
Gail Berzat-Paul
August 09, 2024 | Friend
I send my condolence and consolation to Robert´s family. He and his dear wife, Reunette were treasured friends. His family will be in my prayers during this time.
Michelle Radcliff
August 08, 2024
Condolences to the family. We got to know Mr. Rob when we would take our walks for years we would pass his house. We would often stop and chat with him. He was always positive and upbeat when we would see him.
Ed and Eileen Spears
August 07, 2024 | Other
To The Robert Delone Family you have my deepest condolences and Prayers, Robert was a great classmate and one of the Vietnam Veterans that made it back Home, God Bless You My Vietnam Brother. From Ulis J Smith JR, 1964 classmate and Vietnam Veteran
Ulis J. SMITH Jr
August 07, 2024 | School
Robert Delone
Robert Delone, age 78 was born on October 26, 1945, in New Orleans, LA, passed away and went home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Robert graduated from Walter L. Cohen Sr. High in 1964. He served in the United States Army for 6 years. He served in the First Calvary Division in the Republic of Vietnam from 1964 through 1967 where he was honorably discharged as a Dental Specialist and received the following commendations: Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Expert (Rifle), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with a Driver Bar. He was also a merchant marine for 3 years. After the military, Robert met his “Angel” Ruenette E. Walker, and they were married November 13, 1973, until her untimely passing in 2008. He attended Southern University of New Orleans where received his Associate of Arts degree in Substance Abuse and Early Child Development in 1984. He leaves behind his daughter TaMiko (Jeremiah) Condoll-Blount, 3 grandchildren Akanke McKinsey, Nia and Imani Blount. Nieces Bernice Dickey, Charlotta (Lawrence) Williams, Jeanette (Reginald) Varnado, Donna Green, Darlene Goebel, Glynis Delone, the late Lenola Lewis, and Iris, Ivy and Rachel Delone. Nephews Robert “Pete” Catchings, Anthony Williams, Peter, Greg, Ernie, Jason and LaVar Delone, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillie Mary Delone and father Ernest J. Delone, Sr., two sisters Lillie D. Williams and Edna D. Bright, and five brothers Ernest, Richard, Alfred, Wilburt, and Freddie Delone. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, 3540 Hwy 90, Avondale, LA 70094. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (504) 522-2525.
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