William R. “Bob” Felts
June 22, 1936 - October 25, 2025
William R. “Bob” Felts, age 89, of Hockessin, DE, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn, MD on June 22, 1936, he was a son of the late Ralph G. and Grace I. (Gardner) Felts. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He made his career as a business analyst at DuPont where he retired after 32 years. Bob played Minor League Baseball in the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles organizations. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing. Most of all, Bob loved his family and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph Felts, Jr., Edwin Felts, and Donald Felts. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Naomi (Booher) Felts; children, Elaine McGuire (Charles), Carol J. Ciarlo (Ronald), and Craig Felts (Cindy); 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
ClaireLauton
God Bless everyone in the family! Such a great loss to lose Bob. He was there for me always when I lived alone. Bob and Naomi are one of my dearest most loving friends. My love to everyone. Claire
Bridget
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Felts. I’m sorry to hear about his passing. You all have my sympathy. Think of the happy times♥️