Mr. Robert Arthur DeLoach, age 92 of Thomaston, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. DeLoach was born August 7, 1923, in Upson County, to the late George W. and Mattie Lee DeLoach. He is a WWII Veteran, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1940 - 1945, with combat action in Okinawa, Philippines, and New Guinea. He retired from Continental Steel with over 20 years as a Iron Worker, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy DeLoach; sisters, Patricia DeLoach and Marlene Black. Survivors are his nieces, Judi Potter of Kennesaw GA, Teresa Schroeder of Austell GA, and Cindy Black (Steve) Perry of Columbia SC; nephews, Marty R. (Lesligh) DeLoach of Douglasville GA, Leon (Martha) Black of Camden SC, and Kenneth Black of Livingston LA; great-nieces, Jenny Lee Deloach, and Elishia Wright both of Canton GA; great-nephews, Dominic Harris and Jackson Harris of Canton GA, Justin Schroeder Athens GA, Tripp Black of Lugoff SC, Josh Black of Camden SC, and Michael Kocke of Columbia SC.
Memorial graveside services for Mr. DeLoach will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Glennwood Cemetery.
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