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Robert L. DeLoney

1939 - 2021

Robert L. DeLoney obituary, 1939-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Robert DeLoney Obituary

Robert Lee DeLoney of Gary, IN passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Methodist Hospital Northlake. Robert was born September, 26, 1939. Robert was affectionately known as "Bob". He graduated from East Chicago Washington High School and Thurgood Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his wife; Evelyn (Hubbard) DeLoney, both parents and his sister. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: 1 son; Derrick (Aliya) DeLoney; 2 grandchildren; Jordan and Derrick Jr. all of Atlanta, GA; 1 aunt; Lillian Daniels; Cousin Judge Lonnie (Linda) Randolph of East Chicago, IN; 3 brothers-in-law; Hosea Hubbard, Donald Hubbard all of Gary, Indiana, William (Joyce) Hubbard of Indianapolis, IN; 3 sisters-in-law; Juanita (Victor) Grimes, Dolores Gunn of Gary, IN, Marie (James) Johnson of Fairfield, OH and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Services will be held at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Gary, IN. Rev. Regan Robinson officiating. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 21, 2021.

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Elayne

July 2, 2024

Still missing you always everyday. Never ending, You are forever in my heart.

Rosalind G. Parr

March 24, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of my dear friend and former colleague Bob. May your memories of him be a blessing to you.

Attorney Rosalind Parr

Catherine Miller

March 23, 2021

My most sincere condolences to Derrick and the DeLoney family, the Hubbard family and all who loved Bob. I ask GOD to give you comfort, peace and strength to sustain you through this difficult time.

Linda Barnes Caldwell

March 22, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jimmie & Daisy Curtis and Dorothy Curtis

March 21, 2021

To the DeLoney and Hubbard Families,

We extend our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Robert. May the fond memories help sustain you in the months to come.

Yours in Christ,

Rita Strickland

March 21, 2021

To the entire Deloney family, my sincerest condolences to you. I’m praying for comfort, strength, understanding and peace in your heart. God Bless, Love you, Rita Strickland

Harold Bridgeman

March 20, 2021

A joyous fantasy is that my life long friend Bob and I are playing 9 holes at that lovely golf course embedded in the rainbows of time.

Carolyn Jackson-Eaddy

March 19, 2021

You will be missed. Thank you for the times you made laugh and in my corner growing up. May God take you to be in Heaven with Him. Rest in God, Deloney. You will always live on in my heart.

Annette King

March 19, 2021

You will be terribly missed, Thank you so much for being an important part of my life. Rest in peace.

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