Delano Roosevelt Watlington Obituary
The passing of Delano Roosevelt Watlington of Danville, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 10, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Delano Roosevelt Watlington to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ramsey Watlington, Sr. and Onie Shelhorse Watlington; and his siblings, James Watlington, Jr., Ida Johnson, Jane Smith and Marjorie Creasy.
He is survived by: his wife Betty McBride Watlington; his children, Beth Woodward (David) of Charlottesville, Julie Scott (Adam) of Danville and Charles Watlington (Carey) of Queens, NY; his sister Gladys Marshall (John); his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Benjamin, Ethan, Onie, Dolly and Loretta; and his great grandchildren, Avery, Olivia, Sawyer and Jacob.
