July 2, 1992

ROBERT G. DELANEY

CHARLESTON -- Robert G. DeLaney, 72, Charleston Route 2, died Tuesday, June 30, 1992, at his home. He was born March 8, 1920, in Etowah, Tenn., son of Thomas Henry and Katherine Lee Gary DeLaney. He and Frances Snow were married Aug. 7, 1944. DeLaney was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After that he was a pliot with Delta Airlines until 1948. He then farmed and was a supporter of Missouri conservation...

CHARLESTON -- Robert G. DeLaney, 72, Charleston Route 2, died Tuesday, June 30, 1992, at his home.

He was born March 8, 1920, in Etowah, Tenn., son of Thomas Henry and Katherine Lee Gary DeLaney. He and Frances Snow were married Aug. 7, 1944.

DeLaney was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After that he was a pliot with Delta Airlines until 1948. He then farmed and was a supporter of Missouri conservation.

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He served as commissioner of Missouri Department of Conservation from 1965-77. DeLaney was past president of both Charleston R-1 School Board and Charleston Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Lee Whittaker of Gordonville, Debbie Corse, Charleston Route 3, Kathy Haas of Cedar Hill, and six grandchildren.

Private graveside service will be held today on the family farm, with Rev. Richard Combs officiating.

McMikle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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