Obituary

Robert E Dilatush Jr., 88, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born December 8, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Robert E. and Eda (Barry) Dilatush.

Robert graduated from Hulbert-West Memphis High School in 1947 where he lettered in football. In 1952 he graduated from the University of Arkansas and went on to graduate from Southern Law School in 1961.

He enlisted in the United States Army in November 1951, and served in the Counter Intelligence Corps in Washington D.C. until he was honorably discharged in 1954.

Robert was a member of the West Memphis, Arkansas Junior Chamber of Commerce where he served as secretary and vice president and received the Distinguished Service Award. He was a member of the Greenwood, Mississippi Junior Chamber of Commerce serving as secretary, vice president and chairman of the annual Christmas parade with over 100 bands. He was active in various other activities including: board member for 25 years, president, actor and director of the Greenwood, Mississippi Little Theatre, president of the Mississippi Theatre Association, member of West Memphis, Arkansas Crittenden County Republican Central Committee, member of the Greenwood, Mississippi Leflore County Democratic Committee, chairman of Leflore County, Mississippi Industrial Board, chairman of Leflore County Economic Foundation, member of Greenwood, Mississippi Chamber of Commerce, Life + member of Arkansas Alumni Association serving six years on the Board of Directors, Razorback Foundation member since 1967, Lady Razorback Foundation member since 1995, season ticket holder for Razorback Football since 1967 and a season ticket holder for all Lady Razorback sports since 1995.

Robert worked in Foundry Business with his father in Salem, Illinois from 1955-1957, a law clerk for JH Spears in West Memphis, Arkansas from 1958-1961 and retired as Vice President and Secretary of Staple Cotton Cooperative Association and Staple Cotton Discount Corporation in Greenwood, Mississippi in December 1994 after 33 years.

He and his wife retired to Northwest Arkansas in 1995 to be closer to the Razorbacks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Marc Henry Dilatush, two sisters Virginia Louise Guynes, Joan Stanford Lakin.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Jane Claire Dilatush; two sons John Robert Dilatush and wife Christi and their son Tyler and his wife Shannon and Andrew L. Dilatush and wife Theresa and their children Emily and husband Josh, Andrew, Rachel, Abbey and Sarah; one great grandson Roland Ace and one sister Cynthia Dilatush.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 14, 2018, 6:00- 8:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 15th, 2018, at Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

At the family's request please dress in casual Razorback Red and White.

Memorials may be made to the Main Street Baptist Church, 49 West Main St. Farmington, Arkansas 72730
Funeral Service

11:00 am
Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General

Dec 8, 1929

Sep 8, 2018

88

Tributes

So sorry for your loss. Mr Dilatush was a very special man. I know he will be missed.
Brenda Holliday - co worker at Staplcotn
Andy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck & Laural Malone - Co worker/Friend
Andy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck & Laural Malone - Friend
Prayers being sent for the family during this sad time. I know you will miss him so much. I worked with him at Staplcotn for many years and he was a great man. God bless each of you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Aden-Evans - co-worker
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days ahead. I worked with Mr. Dilatush at Staplcotn. He was a special man that will be missed.
Dana Smith - co-worker Staplcotn
Some of my fondest memories growing up were being the back door neighbors to the "Dilly's". It was tradition for Mr. and Mrs. D to visit our house on Christmas Eve. I fell asleep listening to their laughter and the smell of Mr. D's cigar. Their house was the favorite hangout for the neighborhood kids, and who could ever forget the Tower and sandbag swing! Fun times and great memories of a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Stephanie Billingsley - Long time family friend
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Dilatush was a very special man. I enjoyed working with him. He always kept us going from day to day in his GO HOGS attire. I will be praying for your family in the days ahead.
Merry Glenn Young - Co Worker at Staplcotn
Dear Jane and Family. Thinking of you on this special day. God bless. Janice
janice moor - Friend
Funeral Service

11:00 am
Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General

Dec 8, 1929

Sep 8, 2018

88