Bob DeLoach Obituary

Robert Edwin "Bob" DeLoach, lifelong resident of Lamb County, passed away July 8th, 2025, in Amherst at the age of 86.
Bob was born on September 30, 1938, in Sudan, Texas, where he spent his life devoted to his family, his community, and his passions. On February 24th, 1957, Bob married the love of his life Patty Ruth (Gosdin). They were inseparable for over 68 years. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, as part of the 5th Air Force, Detachment 2, 314th Air Division, Mountain Home Idaho & Osan Korea.
After his military service, Bob Farmed in the Sudan Community for 12 years, worked at American Cotton Growers, and Southwestern Public Service Tolk Station, where he was one of the original employees when the plant was built. He retired after many years of dedicated service. He was also a 50-year Member of the Masonic Lodge.
Bob loved the outdoors and was always ready for an adventure - whether he was fishing in Port Aransas with his family, hunting deer or birds with his boys, searching for arrowheads, or even hunting rattlesnakes. He was also known for his storytelling, often sharing memories of his childhood and his time in the military with anyone willing to listen.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Pat DeLoach; his children, Mike DeLoach and wife Kelly of Littlefield, Shawni DeLoach of Baltimore, Maryland, and Robert (Chip) DeLoach and wife Amy of Nacogdoches; and his four grandchildren, Kristin of Littlefield, Justin of San Angelo, Evan of Conroe, and T.J. of Jasper. He is also survived by his sister, Wanda Swart of Littlefield; nephews Roger Swart of Abilene and Terry Swart of Sudan; and niece Kathy Humphreys of Lubbock. And a very special friend, Teresa Mitchell and her husband Randy of Littlefield.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. (Bud) DeLoach & Ida Rene (Crain) DeLoach of Sudan.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday July 12th, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sudan, Texas. Masonic Gravesite Services will follow at the Sudan Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Friday July 11th, 2025 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to; Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas, 3418 Town & Country Drive, San Angelo Texas, 76903. Hospice of The South Plains, Sudan EMS, Amherst EMS, and Littlefield EMS, in honor of Bob's appreciation for the first responders who serve the community.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home.
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