The son of Oliver and Q.V. DeLoach, Dr. DeLoach was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised in Pepperell/Opelika, Alabama.
After completing high school in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served as an Electrician’s Mate. Near the end of WWII while stationed in Portland, OR, he met, fell in love with, and married Doris Lillian Angeldorf who became the love of his life. Until his death, Dr. DeLoach served as Senior Associate Pastor at Second Baptist Church in Houston.
Shortly after his marriage and discharge from the Navy, Dr. DeLoach received a call into full time Christian ministry. During the span of his life, he served as Pastor in churches in Alabama, South Dakota, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Dr. DeLoach received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bob Jones University and a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, along with a Doctorate degree awarded from Houston Baptist University.
Through almost four decades of service to Second Baptist Church, Dr. DeLoach, or “Dr. D” as many knew him, was a Bible teacher, a wise counselor, and a mentor for many. His Godly insight and wisdom was invested in young pastors, marriages, and countless individuals and families. Dr. D loved the church and was passionate about sharing the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Dr. DeLoach is survived by his sons, Paul and wife Kate, and Roland and wife Nancy; four grandchildren, Paula Martin, Angie Schultz, Brad DeLoach, and Brian DeLoach; and seven great-grandchildren, Gracie Martin, Elizabeth, Nate, Ben, and Lillian; DeLoach; and Parker and Colin Schultz.
The Family would like to thank the multitude of friends, Second Baptist Leadership, and the entire Second Baptist family for the kindness, faithful prayers, and loving support provided during his many happy years among you.
A memorial service is to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 4th of December, in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston, where Dr. H. Edwin Young is to officiate.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
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