RICHARD LEE “R.L.” DELOACH

Richard Lee “R.L.” DeLoach, 70, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Son transitioned on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born June 21, 1953, in Louisville, Alabama, he was a resident of Lake Wales, Florida where he served as a community advocate and was very instrumental and active in youth sports. He was also the current Minister at Carver Street Church of Christ in Leesburg, Florida, which he loved dearly.  

MASK ENCOURAGED FOR ALL SERVICES

VISITATION #1
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4-7 PM at Carver Heights Church of Christ, 901 Beecher Street, Leesburg, 34748 Directions

VISITATION #2
Friday, March 29, 2024, 5-7 PM at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 123 Avenue “Y” NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Directions

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 11 O’clock A.M. at First Baptist Church, 338 E Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Directions

Burial will follow at Rolling Hills Cemetery, 4810 Tilden Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881  Directions

GUESTBOOK COMMENTS

25 Comments

  1. Condolences to the family ,we are praying for you all just keep you hand In the hand of the Lord he will see you through this. Your family from Pensacola , Fl Alexander ‘s and Smith we love you all.

  2. Sending our heartfelt condolences to his family. May God comfort the hearts of each of you during this difficult time.🌸 Blessings to each you!!

  6. May our Heavenly Father keep and comfort you during your time of grief. He will wipe away all tears and take away the pain over the years.

    Condolences 💐 to the family of the late, Brother Deloach.
    Dorothy Campbell-Earle and family

  7. Our condolences to the family of a very inspirational and God Fearing man, may all of yalls days be fulfilled with the great accomplishments that Richard achieved. I personally have lost a BROTHER but I know Our Lord and Savior makes no mistakes.

    Rest In Peace my Brother Rest In Peace

    Anthony and Eirica Hart

    • Condolences to the family ,we are praying for you all just keep you hand In the hand of the Lord he will see you through this. Your family from Pensacola , Fl Alexander ‘s and Smith we love you all.

  10. Praying that God comforts the family. We know that this place is temporary. God has called him from labor to reward.

  11. Deepest sympathy to the families of
    Bro. DeLoach. He was a great asset to the community and the youth of Lake Wales and surrounding areas. Definitely will be missed.

  15. Wonderful Jesus! He always treated me nice.
    Our prayers and heart is with his wonderful family.
    Polk County Street Preacher
    Bishop: Anthony Lawrence

  17. Bro. Deloach was a good man and we are going to miss him at the 3rd Sunday fellowship. Blessing to the family. From the 27th Avenue Church of Christ Family in Ocala, FL
    Charles Larry III – Minister

  18. I’m very saddened by your passing Mr Deloach you were a very kind man and I will miss you from with heartfelt sympathy to your family may God give them strength and comfort

  19. Brother Richard Deloach was my minister at Carver Heights Church of Christ in Leesburg for 29 years. He was a devout Christian and minister to our congregation. He will be missed. Reality has not set in, I’m still waiting for him to show up on Wednesday night for Bible study or Sunday worship services. He will be truly missed and express my condolences to the family.

  20. My condolences to the Family of RL for we have known for many years since coming to Winter Haven his family and my family were very close. Our prayers goes out to the family especially Mama Ester Alexander, Jay, Billy Boy, Faye and Don

    • Brother Deloach was my minister at Carver Heights Church of Christ for 29 years. He was a devout Christian and minister. He will be missed at our congregation by me and rest of congregation. Condolences to the family

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