Robert Edward DeLoach

Robert Edward DeLoach April 19, 1932 — April 19, 2024 Covington, Louisiana

Robert Edward DeLoach, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, on his 92nd birthday. He was born April 19, 1932 in Winnfield, LA.

Robert lived a life devoted to family, friends, and education.

His unconditional love was something he shared with all. Robert loved meeting people and never met a stranger. He will be remembered by friends and family for his honesty, wisdom, contagious smile, and wonderful sense of humor. He had very rewarding career in education and proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

Robert graduated from Winnfield High School in 1950 then attended Northwestern State University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree followed by a Masters in Education. Robert’s career as an educator. He then went into School Admini-stration, eventually serving as assistant principal.

Robert was a faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church in Shreveport, where he served diligently for over 50 years in the choir, Later in life, after losing his wife Nancy, he moved to Pike Road, AL then to Covington, LA with is daughter and son-inlaw.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents John Trichel and Emma Lou DeLoach; wife of 47 years Nancy King DeLoach; brothers John Trichel DeLoach, Thomas Hampton De-Loach, James Douglas DeLoach; and grandson Joshua Michael Hoffpauir.

Robert is survived by his sisters Gloria Virginia Horton and Mary Katherine Smith; children, Lisa DeLoach Hoffpauir (Gregory), Jennifer DeLoach Cole (Stephen); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Joshua Michael Hoffpauir Memorial Scholarship Fund, Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, LA, or Providence House, Shreveport, LA.

Memorial Services were held at 11:00 AM, May 6, 2024 at St. James Episcopal Church, Shreveport, LA. Interment followed in St. James Episcopal Church Columbarium, Shreveport, LA.