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ROBERT DeLOACH Obituary

DELOACH Robert E. DeLoach, Jr. was born to Robert E. DeLoach, Sr. and Wyolen L. Sweat in Jacksonville, FL on Nov. 18, 1937 and passed on Sept. 22, 2013. Bob was a kind, intelligent, and patient man. Bob served in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1967. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1965 and a MS in Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968. Bob is predeceased by his parents and brother, Allen Wayne DeLoach. He is survived by his sister, Patricia DeLoach Young, his daughter, Alison DeLoach Cruess, Kenny Wiggins, Christy Slade (Wiggins), seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m. He will be buried with military honors next to his father in a dual ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington Senior Citizens Center. 1078 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 8, 2013.

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John Kear

October 8, 2013

I knew Bob at Lee and at UF while a pledge with Delta Sigma Phi and later in Jacksonville. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was bright and ambitious back then and I knew he'd do well in anything he pursued.
I extend my deepest condolences to Alison and Bob's family.

October 8, 2013

Our prayers go out to his Family. We shared a table at Arlington Senior Citizens Center.
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Carl Cochran

October 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Carl Cochran, LHC of 1958

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