BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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John DeLoach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2018.

John Ed DeLoach was born on March 26, 1939 in La Porte, Texas to Pruit Ray and Ruby Mae Caton DeLoach. John joined the Kingdom of God on January 11, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pruit and Ruby, his first wife Carol Ann, his son Shawn, and his oldest step-daughter Maggie. John is survived by his daughter, Dawn Rae; his brother, Pruit Arthur; his sister Betty; his four grandchildren, his step-children; Theresa, Connie, and Regina; numerous step-grandkids; many nieces, and nephews; and he also leaves behind his third wife Elizabeth.
John was an extremely successful businessman who built an empire through his company, DeLoach Vacuum, in Daisetta, Texas. He was definitely well-known in the oil industry but more than that, he was respected.
John was a man who loved to laugh! He appreciated a good joke and one of his favorite pastimes was telling stories about his youth, his father's youth, and putting a spin on the stories that always drew a laugh from the crowd.
The generous nature of John Ed was evidenced through the many charitable organizations he supported, including several churches. John believed in Eternal Life through Salvation and, in fact, is said to have fought the call to serve behind the pulpit…a call that was answered in ways other than preaching. There was not a judgmental bone in his body. He lived by the scripture, "Judge not lest ye be judged!" and often said that it was not his place to decide about one thing or another because people would have their own day of Reckoning. He felt that it was his job to provide a positive example and a generous heart for those who needed comfort.
John Ed DeLoach was a man's man, a ladies' man, a business man, a generous man, but most of all he was a RESPECTED man. He will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace, John Ed.

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January 27, 2018

now you can rest in peace.

January 22, 2018

Grandchild

Kacie Helms

My grandpa was the strongest man Ive ever known. When he laughed he could light up a room, and his love for classic cars, coca-cola, golf, animals and a nice pair of boots were unrivaled. He was generous, even to those who may not have deserved his generosity. He was funny, and could find humor in almost any situation. He touched the lives of everyone he met, and we were lucky to have the time with him that we did. I love you so much, Pawpaw. I always have. I always will.

January 22, 2018

Ernest Brown

John Ed! My friend and relative; always a gentleman and a man of his word. I have nothing but good memories of John. I pray that his family will receive solace from our Lord and encouragement from his many friends in the ensuing days of mourning. John, my prayer is that you rest in peace with our Lord and your family that has gone before you. Always in our Lords service. Ernest and Shirley Brown

January 22, 2018

Cay Arant

Now Uncle John is whole in mind and body. He is rejoicing in heaven with Grandma and Grandpa DeLoach and my sweet cousin, Shawn. Boy! The stories they are probably telling up there!!! He was a man who was always there for my family...he will be missed by many. I thank God that I am lucky enough to have known him. I am sorry for the loss of someone who had such a huge impact on my life and the lives of MANY others.

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