Russell Bernard "R.B." DeLano, Jr.

Russell B. “R.B.” DeLano, Jr., 56, went home to the loving arms of his Savior on April 3, 2013. He was born in Valparaiso, FL and spent most of his life in Biloxi, MS. R.B. was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. His beloved dog Jericho is still looking for him to come home. R.B. loved his job at MS Coast Supply Co., Inc. He spent weekends in service to others at the Biloxi Elks Lodge #606, cruisin’ with his wife in his ’68 Mustang and enjoying sunny Sundays playing golf with friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Russell B. DeLano, Sr.; his mother, Mary Ann Hall DeLano; his sister, Wendy R. Thomas; his brother, John M. DeLano; and his granddaughter, Breauna DeLano. He is survived by his wife, Crystal A. Poulos DeLano; his sons, Russell B. ”Rusty” DeLano,III of Gulfport, MS and Michael R. “Mike” DeLano of Saucier, MS; his grandchildren, Austin DeLano, Destiny DeLano, and Ashtyn DeLano; his sisters, Robin A. (John) Barnett of Wiggins, MS, Sandra (Harry) Caroll of Saucier, MS, Kathy Hutchinson of Charleston, SC, Lin McElwain of Anchorage, AK, Alberta (Kent) Martin of Pass Christian, MS, Rebecca DeLano of Pass Christian, MS, Rosella McElwain of Anchorage, AK, Jinny (Bo) Bosarge of Ocean Springs, MS, Sarah (Pat) Sparks of Anchorage, AK, and LaDonna Strahan of Gulfport, MS; his brothers, Daniel G. (Virginia) DeLano of Middletown, PA, Gregory D. (Theresa) DeLano of Hancock, NC, Gene (Janie) Noble of Colorado Springs, Co, and Frank Noble of Gulfport, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Brother Donnie Havard of Lighthouse Family Worship Center of Wiggins, MS. A Memorial Service will be held at the Biloxi Elks Lodge #606 on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.