DEASON, HAROLD C. Age 66, of Helena, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife Claudia; sons: Dennis B. Deason and Harold Keith Deason (Embree); four grandchildren: Caitlin, Brian, Davis and Kealy Deason; two sisters: Polly Duke and Betty Denson; three brothers: Sam Denson, David Ewing and the late James Denson.
Harold attended Samford University on a football scholarship and upon graduation he taught and coached at Jess Lanier High School. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a charter member of the Helena Kiwanis and a volunteer with VISTA through Positive Maturity. He coached little league football and baseball in Vestavia Hills. Harold was the owner of Incahoots Restaurant and had a great love of hunting and fishing that he shared with his family.
The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, December 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Trisigion service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, December 10th also at the church with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205.879.3401) in Homewood.
POSITIVE MATURITY REMEMBERS HAROLD DEASON
Positive Maturity's Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees (AWARE) program in Shelby County is mourning the loss of their VISTA Volunteer, Harold Deason, who passed on December 8, 2011.
Former owner of Incahoots Restaurant, Harold, age 66, was a resident of Helena and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Helena. He and his wife Claudia recently worked with the Kiwanis Club to build a local park that was accessible to all children.
Harold was a champion for Positive Maturity's AWARE program and a warrior in helping adults over the age of 50 find employment. In 2011, Harold assisted over 400 Shelby County adults in finding new employment. He remained close to his job-seeking clients by coaching them, encouraging them in their search, and passing on his enthusiasm. Harold also worked as a volunteer and partnered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Shelby County (another Positive Maturity program).
Harold is survived by his wife, Claudia; two sons, Dennis Deason of Chelsea and Keith Deason (Embree) of Birmingham; and four grandchildren.
Harold attended Samford University on a football scholarship and upon graduation he taught and coached at Jess Lanier High School. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a charter member of the Helena Kiwanis and a volunteer with VISTA through Positive Maturity. He coached little league football and baseball in Vestavia Hills. Harold was the owner of Incahoots Restaurant and had a great love of hunting and fishing that he shared with his family.
The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, December 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Trisigion service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, December 10th also at the church with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205.879.3401) in Homewood.
POSITIVE MATURITY REMEMBERS HAROLD DEASON
Positive Maturity's Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees (AWARE) program in Shelby County is mourning the loss of their VISTA Volunteer, Harold Deason, who passed on December 8, 2011.
Former owner of Incahoots Restaurant, Harold, age 66, was a resident of Helena and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Helena. He and his wife Claudia recently worked with the Kiwanis Club to build a local park that was accessible to all children.
Harold was a champion for Positive Maturity's AWARE program and a warrior in helping adults over the age of 50 find employment. In 2011, Harold assisted over 400 Shelby County adults in finding new employment. He remained close to his job-seeking clients by coaching them, encouraging them in their search, and passing on his enthusiasm. Harold also worked as a volunteer and partnered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Shelby County (another Positive Maturity program).
Harold is survived by his wife, Claudia; two sons, Dennis Deason of Chelsea and Keith Deason (Embree) of Birmingham; and four grandchildren.
DEASON, HAROLD C. Age 66, of Helena, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife Claudia; sons: Dennis B. Deason and Harold Keith Deason (Embree); four grandchildren: Caitlin, Brian, Davis and Kealy Deason; two sisters: Polly Duke and Betty Denson; three brothers: Sam Denson, David Ewing and the late James Denson.
Harold attended Samford University on a football scholarship and upon graduation he taught and coached at Jess Lanier High School. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a charter member of the Helena Kiwanis and a volunteer with VISTA through Positive Maturity. He coached little league football and baseball in Vestavia Hills. Harold was the owner of Incahoots Restaurant and had a great love of hunting and fishing that he shared with his family.
The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, December 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Trisigion service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, December 10th also at the church with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205.879.3401) in Homewood.
POSITIVE MATURITY REMEMBERS HAROLD DEASON
Positive Maturity's Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees (AWARE) program in Shelby County is mourning the loss of their VISTA Volunteer, Harold Deason, who passed on December 8, 2011.
Former owner of Incahoots Restaurant, Harold, age 66, was a resident of Helena and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Helena. He and his wife Claudia recently worked with the Kiwanis Club to build a local park that was accessible to all children.
Harold was a champion for Positive Maturity's AWARE program and a warrior in helping adults over the age of 50 find employment. In 2011, Harold assisted over 400 Shelby County adults in finding new employment. He remained close to his job-seeking clients by coaching them, encouraging them in their search, and passing on his enthusiasm. Harold also worked as a volunteer and partnered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Shelby County (another Positive Maturity program).
Harold is survived by his wife, Claudia; two sons, Dennis Deason of Chelsea and Keith Deason (Embree) of Birmingham; and four grandchildren.
Harold attended Samford University on a football scholarship and upon graduation he taught and coached at Jess Lanier High School. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a charter member of the Helena Kiwanis and a volunteer with VISTA through Positive Maturity. He coached little league football and baseball in Vestavia Hills. Harold was the owner of Incahoots Restaurant and had a great love of hunting and fishing that he shared with his family.
The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, December 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Trisigion service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, December 10th also at the church with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205.879.3401) in Homewood.
POSITIVE MATURITY REMEMBERS HAROLD DEASON
Positive Maturity's Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees (AWARE) program in Shelby County is mourning the loss of their VISTA Volunteer, Harold Deason, who passed on December 8, 2011.
Former owner of Incahoots Restaurant, Harold, age 66, was a resident of Helena and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Helena. He and his wife Claudia recently worked with the Kiwanis Club to build a local park that was accessible to all children.
Harold was a champion for Positive Maturity's AWARE program and a warrior in helping adults over the age of 50 find employment. In 2011, Harold assisted over 400 Shelby County adults in finding new employment. He remained close to his job-seeking clients by coaching them, encouraging them in their search, and passing on his enthusiasm. Harold also worked as a volunteer and partnered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Shelby County (another Positive Maturity program).
Harold is survived by his wife, Claudia; two sons, Dennis Deason of Chelsea and Keith Deason (Embree) of Birmingham; and four grandchildren.
