Age 69, retired professor of English at University of Memphis, Tennessee. Bill attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit 1951-1957.

Beloved husband of Dr. Charlene DeLoach, retired professor of Counseling Psychology at University of Memphis. Loving brother of Vincent DeLoach (Martha Stephens) of Memphis, TN; Joseph DeLoach (Fresia) of Traverse City, MI; Beau DeLoach (Ellen Clement) of Ann Arbor, MI; Margaret DeLoach of Midland, MI; Judy Peelle (Tom) of Allegan, MI; brother-in-law of Jo Weth of Battle Creek, MI; stepbrother of Jean Ann McLean of Marquette, MI; stepson of Dr. Rosemary DeLoach of Marquette, MI and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Mary Magdaline DeLoach (1964) and Allen Duane DeLoach (1988); and brother Tom DeLoach (2006).

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 27th at 3 p.m. at the Farmington Health Care Center, 34225 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48335 (at Gill Road).

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Memphis, TN at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or the Church Health Center, 1210 Peabody Ave., Memphis, TN.

Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.