Birth Date: 01/19/1943
Deceased Date: 01/12/2022
Clayton- Robert Carl DeLay, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Johnston Health in Clayton. Born on January 19, 1943 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, he was a son to the late Carl DeLay and Mary Dunn Delay.
Robert excelled in his education and had many hobbies that he enjoyed. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in education and was a Chemistry teacher for a short period of time. After his work as a chemistry teacher, he led a successful career in the insurance field. Aside from his work, Robert was a Master Mason, and had his pilot’s license. He loved to travel with his wife, Loretta DeLay, and they traveled the world together for 25 years. Robert enjoyed working in his garden in his free time, was a bee keeper, and a talented craftsman.
In Addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel DeLay.
Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta DeLay of Clayton North Carolina; daughter, Faye Hatcher and husband Brian of Clayton North Carolina; son, Andrew DeLay and wife Sue of Clearwater, Florida; and grandchildren, Megan Hatcher and Robert Andrew (Buster) DeLay.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Robert’s honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at parrishfh.com
