HERBERT (HERB) TAYLOR DELONE

of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, with family and close friends at his side. He was 72.

Born in El Dorado on July 12, 1949, Herb graduated from El Dorado High School in 1967, and continued his education at Henderson State College, where he played first base and right field for the Reddies baseball team. In his senior year he led the team in hits with 44 for the season. After earning a B.A. degree, Herb joined his family’s business, Maxwell Drilling, founded in El Dorado in 1972; he worked there until 1988.

He then transitioned from the oil and gas industry to financial services, starting in the Trust department at Simmons Bank and eventually moving to the bank’s Investments department. In his new role Herb found a passion for private investment and wealth management and went on to work as an investment adviser with companies including UBS Financial Services and ProEquities Inc. (now Concourse Financial Group).

Herb was an avid hunter and golfer and a loyal Oaklawn patron. He was a camera operator in the TV Ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock for many years and actively involved in his Sunday school class.

Predeceased by his parents, Maurice Taylor DeLone and Maxwell Stow DeLone, Herb is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Vining DeLone; daughters, Melody Sue DeLone and Natalie Taylor DeLone of Little Rock; brother, Maxwell Stow DeLone Jr. (Susan) of El Dorado; nieces, Heather Allmendinger (Scott) and Christi Whitmire (Chris) of Little Rock; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and other extended family members.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 17, at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church (501 N. Shackleford Rd.), followed by a visitation. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Center at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.