Thomas Edwin "Ed" Deese
September 1, 1932 - April 29, 2016
Thomas Edwin “Ed” Deese of Etowah passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home after a long illness.
Born September 1, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to Clarence and Wrentzia Deese, Ed moved to Hendersonville in 1977. He was the owner of T.E. Deese Construction Company and former owner of Lyda Electric. He served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCA) and was active in Gideons International. An active citizen, well-known and loved in the community, he served as local president and past district governor for the Sertoma Club. He was past president of the Henderson County Home Builders Association and served as past president of the Florida Lath and Plastering Association.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Deese, Winfred Deese and Earl Deese, and sisters, Belva Hensley and Lillian Ammons.
Survivors include his loving wife; three sons, a daughter and two stepsons; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews, including a special niece, who was such a help in his final days; and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Kanuga Road with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Silman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
September 1, 1932 - April 29, 2016
Thomas Edwin “Ed” Deese of Etowah passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home after a long illness.
Born September 1, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to Clarence and Wrentzia Deese, Ed moved to Hendersonville in 1977. He was the owner of T.E. Deese Construction Company and former owner of Lyda Electric. He served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCA) and was active in Gideons International. An active citizen, well-known and loved in the community, he served as local president and past district governor for the Sertoma Club. He was past president of the Henderson County Home Builders Association and served as past president of the Florida Lath and Plastering Association.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Deese, Winfred Deese and Earl Deese, and sisters, Belva Hensley and Lillian Ammons.
Survivors include his loving wife; three sons, a daughter and two stepsons; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews, including a special niece, who was such a help in his final days; and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Kanuga Road with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Silman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
Thomas Edwin "Ed" Deese
September 1, 1932 - April 29, 2016
Thomas Edwin “Ed” Deese of Etowah passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home after a long illness.
Born September 1, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to Clarence and Wrentzia Deese, Ed moved to Hendersonville in 1977. He was the owner of T.E. Deese Construction Company and former owner of Lyda Electric. He served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCA) and was active in Gideons International. An active citizen, well-known and loved in the community, he served as local president and past district governor for the Sertoma Club. He was past president of the Henderson County Home Builders Association and served as past president of the Florida Lath and Plastering Association.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Deese, Winfred Deese and Earl Deese, and sisters, Belva Hensley and Lillian Ammons.
Survivors include his loving wife; three sons, a daughter and two stepsons; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews, including a special niece, who was such a help in his final days; and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Kanuga Road with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Silman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
September 1, 1932 - April 29, 2016
Thomas Edwin “Ed” Deese of Etowah passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home after a long illness.
Born September 1, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to Clarence and Wrentzia Deese, Ed moved to Hendersonville in 1977. He was the owner of T.E. Deese Construction Company and former owner of Lyda Electric. He served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCA) and was active in Gideons International. An active citizen, well-known and loved in the community, he served as local president and past district governor for the Sertoma Club. He was past president of the Henderson County Home Builders Association and served as past president of the Florida Lath and Plastering Association.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Deese, Winfred Deese and Earl Deese, and sisters, Belva Hensley and Lillian Ammons.
Survivors include his loving wife; three sons, a daughter and two stepsons; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews, including a special niece, who was such a help in his final days; and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) on Kanuga Road with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Silman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
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