Delton R. Charles

Delton R. Charles, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jacquelyn Couvillon Charles. He was the father of the late Delton Charles Jr. and the son of the late Mary and Clarence Charles and brother of the late Everist H. Charles of New Orleans. Delton is survived by his four children, Karen (Dennis) Naquin, Sandy (Tommy) Morel, David (Colleen) Charles, and Douglas (Sherry) Charles, and the grandfather of Katie Harlan, Kimmie Naquin, Tommy Morel, Gavin Morel, Derek Morel, Connor Morel, Deven Morel, Brandon Morel, Ali Morel, Nicky Charles, Chris Charles, Ryan Charles, and Rene’ Charles as well as 17 great-grandchildren.

Delton grew up in New Orleans. He graduated from L.S.U. with a degree in secondary education in 1956. He was a first Lieutenant in the US Army Infantry and stationed at Fort Benning, GA from 1958 until 1960.

Delton resided in Metairie from 1965 until 2018 where he was a parishioner of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church. During that time, he worked as a salesman for George H. Lehleitner and later owned and operated The Carpet Tree.

Delton was elected to the Jefferson Parish School Board in 1981 and re-elected in 1985, he served as president of the Board in 1983.

He was also a member of Alliance for Good Government, American Legion Post #175, L.S.U. Alumni Association, and he served on the Board of East Jefferson Hospital.

He lived for L.S.U. sports and was a season ticket holder in Tiger Stadium where he could be found cheering on his Tigers. He loved vacationing with family and friends and enjoyed coaching little league football at Lakeshore playground. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus for special needs children in Jefferson Parish Schools. Delton was a proud member of the Republican Party, but his greatest pride and joy came from his family. He was our hero, and he will be greatly missed.

Due to Covid, the Funeral Mass and interment in All Saints Mausoleum will be privately held for the family.

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