SUFFOLK - Robert "Charlie" Deloatch, 66, of 234½ North Fifth Street, Suffolk, passed away October 2, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Nansemond County and son of the late Johnnie and Laura Tillery Deloatch. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Deloatch and a brother, John Deloatch.

He was formerly employed as a bricklayer with Blake Construction Company.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara Deloatch; one daughter, Sandra Jackson of Suffolk; one son, Jerome Deloatch of New York; five sisters, Ada Deloatch, Helen Wright, both of Suffolk, Barbara Harris (Alphonso) of Sickleville, NJ, Gloria Joseph (Jesse) of Chesapeake and Evelyn Deloatch of Suffolk; three brothers, Johnnie Deloatch of Portsmouth, Leroy Deloatch and Anthony Deloatch of Suffolk; five grandchildren; devoted niece and caregiver, Shelia Deloatch; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Timothy Baptist Church, officiated by Elder Alexander Cheatham. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements.