Mourners of Mrs. Eva L. Bobo, the late proprietor of Delmonico’s Diner, bear her casket from her funeral services at Central Baptist Church on Friday. Mrs. Bobo passed away on October 1 at age 92.
Mrs. Bobo was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was married to the late Sylvester Bobo and is survived by her four children, Corrine Tyler (Rev. Lee Tyler), Eddie C. Jones (Sallie), Dorothy Dunn, Oscar Jones (Aminee); three step-children, Georgia Smith, Betty Liggins, Andrew L. Mosby; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A native of Holly Springs, Mississippi, Mrs. Bobo moved to St. Louis in 1948 and operated her popular soul food restaurant at 4909 Delmar Ave. for more than 30 years.
Delmonico’s has been voted best Soul Food restaurant many times in local polls and featured on several television programs. Celebrities such as Muhammad Ali, Ruby Dee, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dusty Baker and members of the St. Louis Rams have visited the restaurant.
Delmonico’s is closed in observance of Mrs. Bobo’s passing and will reopen on Sunday, October 9.
Visitation is Thursday, October 6, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral is Friday, October 7 at 11 a.m. All services will be held at Central Baptist Church, 2842 Washington Blvd. Call (314) 533-0747.
