Aristotle Deloney, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
Service Information: Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Aristotle Quincy Deloney, 83, was born December 11, 1935 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas to the late Thomas Jefferson and Arbella Deloney (an avid evangelist in the community). He married Alean Adams in 1953; to this union two sons were born.
His early years of education were in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. He worked at UCLA while attending barber college. Aristotle owned barber shops in Watts and in Compton California for approximately 35 years. He moved to Waco in 2005 and worked in his barber shop before joining the staff at All Stars Barber Shop in McGregor, Texas. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling.
Aristotle was a very sporty dresser with a love for golf, sporting events, horse races and casinos. His smile and laughter were infectious. He enjoyed initiating spirited debates with others.
He professed his belief in Christ at a young age and reaffirmed his belief prior to his death.
Aristotle was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson and Arbella Deloney; his second wife, Merreadith Deloney to whom he was married for many years; two sisters, Betty Clark, and Simmie Johnson; three brothers, Lenn Charles Deloney, Glenn Deloney, and Thomas Jefferson Deloney, Jr.
He leaves to cherish is memory his sons, Reginald (Vickie) Deloney of Mansfield, Texas, and Quincy Deloney of Palms Springs California; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Georgia King and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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We would like to send sincere condolences to the family. Thank you for letting us care for Mr. Deloney; it was an honor and a privilege.
Tish Gaines, RN
Hello, I am Rachel Williamson. My mother was yo your Grandmother Arbella’s sister. You have my sympathy in your loss. Totle appeared to have enjoyed a fulfilling life. To God Be the Glory. You are in my prayers
He was definitely an amazing man, small in stature but made a big impression on many people throughout his life, he was like a second father to me and my very first barber, the shop in Compton, CA was a staple and he and the gents from yesteryear kept the place spotless, enough for now, I know you and the big guy upstairs are playing a round of golf, his legacy will live on, rest well Pop Del!
I just found out about Mr. Deloney’s passing. I was the Realtor that sold his house a few years back. I had the best time visiting with him. He was definitely a snappy dresser. He also talked about his very special lady friend. I thought it was so sweet. My heart goes out to the family.
My condolences. I met Deloney in 1968 just back from Vietnam.Great guy.I stayed in and out of contact over the years.So sorry to learn of his passing.
DWayne Scott
My condolences to the family of mr.deloney..i was actually thinking of him today and decided to Google him..and found out of his passing..he was my only Barber as a child in COMPTON
REST IN PEACE