John delorge

John O. deLorge

John Oldham deLorge, Ph.D., died unexpectedly on September 11, 2012, in Waynesville, N.C. He was born on December 14, 1935, to Albert and Eugenia deLorge of Jacksonville, Florida, and was one of ten children. At seventeen, John quit high school and joined the Army, proudly serving as a paratrooper. The G.I. Bill allowed John to earn a B.A. in Psychology from Jacksonville University. He later earned a M.A. from Hollins College and the Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

After teaching at the University of South Alabama, John enjoyed a distinguished research career of 25 years at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory in Pensacola. He retired as the Director of Research and later served as manager of an Army research facility at Brooks Air Force Base. Dr. deLorge published numerous papers on animal behavior and the effects of electromagnetic fields. He was an international consultant to both government and private institutions.

John was actively involved in environmental groups including the NW Florida Water Management District Board, the Florida Audubon Society, and Bream Fishermen Association. In his 40's, John became a runner, completing the Boston Marathon twice. Many remember seeing John as he ran the blue highways of Escambia County.

He is survived by Janet, his wife of 52 years; his children Celeste (Brooks, Maya and Emily Flippen of McKinney, TX); Claire (Matt and Phoebe McGowin of Cypress, TX); and Albert (Elizabeth, Sellars, Suttree and Iva deLorge of Cantonment, FL). He is also survived by his sisters Eugenia White and Betty Ford of Jacksonville, FL and their families.

The family invites friends to celebrate John's life at an open house on Saturday, September 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at their Cantonment home. For more information email cflip1@tx.rr.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manna Food Bank, 116 E. Gonzalez St., Pensacola, FL. 32501 or the Obama Reelection Campaign.

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