Birth date: Jan 17, 1934 Death date: Nov 10, 2017
Franklin E. DeLawter, age 83 of Bridgeville, Delaware died peacefully at Delaware Hospice on November 10, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Washington D.C., son of the late Paul and Eleanor DeLawter. Frank was the fifth of Read Obituary
Sorry to hear about Franks passing-met him while working for the phone co., I worked nights, Frank would come in and sometimes bring me food. I would help him during the day on some projects at times, he always kept it lively, you never knew what he would come up with. R.I.P.
Fond memories of Frank being a good neighbor in the old Twinbrook neighborhood where my wife Susie and I raised our four children. My brother and I helped Frank load up his pickup truck with game day giveaways and stocked the entrances prior to home Skins games to receive on field access. Man those where the days. Still have the Redskins Starter jacket that Frank gave from the old Stadium Redskin Store in Wheaton for helping him get electric power out to his storage shed on Clagett Drive. Spent more than one Halloween evening walking with Frank and follow neighbor Mike Menser with the kids. Frank was quite the prankster but always in good fun. My condolences to Teel and family. Bruce & Susie Bentley
I am having trouble coming up with what to say. There really aren't the right words to express what Frank meant to me over the years. As others have stated, his sense of humor and generosity were phenomenal. I remember countless occasions of fun and laughter...even during the many seemingly endless doctor/hospital visits during the last year. He was one of a kind and I will miss him terribly. He deserves to be in a better place ... he earned it. Luv ya always!
Dear Brother, their are people and places that influence our lives. Having you as a brother brought joy and companionship. Working with you on so many projects gave me the confidence to try so many tasks, I never could dream of. Our frequent conversations about family, friends and sports will always be remembered.
Jeannette and I will miss the times we shared together and what you meant to us.
Rest in peace.
Douglas
I concur with my sister Debbie's take on Frankie. Laughter and mischief were his trademarks. I've often told the story of how he offered my brother money to come out from under mom's bed to receive his punishment. I believe to this day he paid Billy because mom, doubly frustrated by his (Frank's) laughter, told Frank Billy was acting just like Frank did when they were younger. Yes Frank saw his spirit in Billy. Frank gave me, my dad and my son Zac the most rewarding NFL experience ever. We toured the field, met the players (Darrell Green actually ran into my son during practice) and watched most of the game from his private room in the stadium. It was there that Joe Jacoby (ret) entered and took up the rest of the cubic feet of space. I did not live around the Delawters as dad was in the military so their visits were always memorable. Frank and Doug would come together often and I cherished those visits. I guess we all will leave a legacy of some sort. Frank helped people and made them happy. I can't think of a better remembrance. In your honor Frank I pledge to remain the smart-ass I am known to be. (At least that's the excuse I'll use from now on) A legacy must be carried on. I do believe in guardian angels (however dysfunctional their help appears) so the next time a particularly mischievous event occurs....just look up and remember who's spirit is showing through.
I will miss you but always crack a smile at your memory.
Your nephew,
Michael Hoffman
When I think of Uncle Frank I just laugh, because that is all he would make us do when we would be together. I was always ready to be "kidded" when he was around. We still have some Redskin lunch bags around, thanks to his visits to our house. Thank you Uncle Frank for your warm hospitality and your wonderful sense of humor. I hope some of it was passed down to me and my family. God bless. Deb Cooney (daughter of his sister, Bertha (Bonnie) Hoffman.
We can’t begin to express our sadness of Frank’s passing. We will always cherish the memories of games, family gatherings, and visits to the Avalon. We love you Frank, and will be forever grateful to the Lord for allowing us to have time with you. Teal, Amy, and Kevin, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ❤️
Frank has been a friend to our family for more than 50 years.
He was loved so much by our family. He was our family. We all miss him so much. I guess we all have a guardian angel watching over us. Rest in peace.
You will be sadly missed Uncle Frank. You brought joy and laughter everytime we were together for a family function. I will miss our Redskins and Cowboys banter. Love you
Chrissy (Hoffman) Gray
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. DeLawter. He was truly one of our favorite patients here at Beebe Lab Express in Georgetown. His spunkiness and humor always made us laugh. We are grateful to of known such a kind man. Our hearts go out to Mrs Celia and the rest of the DeLawter family. You are all in our prayers.
Danielle & Jodi
Beebe Lab Georgetown
