MILFORD - Russell C. Delosier, Jr. MSG USAF Retired passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford surrounded by his family and friends. Russell was born Dec. 20, 1929 in Baltimore, Md. the eldest son of the late Russell C. Sr. and Alice L. Delosier. He was raised and attended schools in Sunbury, Pa. Having enlisted in the United States Air Force on Nov. 4, 1947, he served his country proudly for 20 years before retiring in Nov. 1967. His tours of duty included foreign assignments in Japan, Germany, France, and Korea as well as various state side assignments.
Upon retirement, he was employed for many years by F. N. Webster & Co. of Milord and Rehoboth Beach. He is currently a member of the Masonic Lodge #86 of Wichita, Kan.; a Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of Milford, Lodge # 2401 of which he held various offices at the National, State, and local levels. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, fishing, reading and listening to country music.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Dot); son, Russell Carl; brothers, Donnie G. Delosier and Joseph B. Delosier; parents, Russell C. Sr. and Alice L. Delosier; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and John Brininger; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen Mae and Robert Tull.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan K. Holston and her husband Gary; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Libby) Holston; great-granddaughter, Keilani Holston; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Shelly) Delosier; grandsons, Chase and Robby Delosier; great grandsons, Cash and Chance Delosier; brother, Wm. Foster Delosier and his wife Linda; sister-in-laws, Linda Delosier and Norma Pennington; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford where Elk Services will be held at 12 p.m. followed by Memorial Services. Interment with Military Honors will be at Henlopen Memorial Park, Rt. 1, south of Milton.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, #205, New Castle, DE 19720.
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