TED'S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Funeral services for Teddy Joe “Ted” Deen, Sr., of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with Rev. David Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
He passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, in Wills Point at the age of 94.
Ted was born February 10, 1925, on the Deen Farm south of Wills Point to John Egbert Deen and Duron Turner Deen. He was always pleased to say that he lived most of his 94 years on the farm he was born on. After graduating from Wills Point High School, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning home, he married Dorothy Ruth Jamieson on February 14, 1947. Ted entered into the tractor and farm equipment business with his father and brother Jack, operating as J E Deen and Sons. In 1959, he purchased full ownership of the dealership and renamed it Deen Implement Co. Ted retired from the business in 1990. He also was a cattle rancher, horse and donkey and mule lover, and was the caring steward of his place affectionately called “the farm.” Ted was a founding member of the Wills Point Riding and Roping Club and MacBee Water Supply Corp. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Wills Point Antique Tractor Club. He was a faithful member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in various capacities including Board Chairman and his most cherished position of official greeter. Ted had a great sense of humor and was a friend to many, young and old.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Duron Deen; wife, Dorothy Ruth Jamieson “Dot” Deen; sister, Thelma Lee Deen Hanson; brothers, Roy Dewitt Deen, William Clyde “Billy” Deen and Jack Egbert Deen.
Ted is survived by daughter, Dorothy Dianne James and husband, Ted of Edgewood, and son, Teddy Joe Deen, Jr. and wife, Denise of Wills Point; four grandsons, Matt James, Blake James and wife, Keeli, Jeff Deen and Jack Deen and wife, Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren, Trent, Thea, Hogan, and Lily James; Kayli and Ashlynn Denney; and Marshall, Cooper, and Lucy Deen.
Pallbearers: nephews, John Deen, George Deen, Bobby Deen, Richard Deen, Travis Deen, Billy Jack Deen, David Deen, Roy Deen, Tommy Deen and Eddie Deen.
Memorials may be made to Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 335, Wills Point, Texas 75169 or to the charity or church of your choice.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
U.S. Veteran
Funeral services for Teddy Joe “Ted” Deen, Sr., of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with Rev. David Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
He passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, in Wills Point at the age of 94.
Ted was born February 10, 1925, on the Deen Farm south of Wills Point to John Egbert Deen and Duron Turner Deen. He was always pleased to say that he lived most of his 94 years on the farm he was born on. After graduating from Wills Point High School, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning home, he married Dorothy Ruth Jamieson on February 14, 1947. Ted entered into the tractor and farm equipment business with his father and brother Jack, operating as J E Deen and Sons. In 1959, he purchased full ownership of the dealership and renamed it Deen Implement Co. Ted retired from the business in 1990. He also was a cattle rancher, horse and donkey and mule lover, and was the caring steward of his place affectionately called “the farm.” Ted was a founding member of the Wills Point Riding and Roping Club and MacBee Water Supply Corp. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Wills Point Antique Tractor Club. He was a faithful member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in various capacities including Board Chairman and his most cherished position of official greeter. Ted had a great sense of humor and was a friend to many, young and old.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Duron Deen; wife, Dorothy Ruth Jamieson “Dot” Deen; sister, Thelma Lee Deen Hanson; brothers, Roy Dewitt Deen, William Clyde “Billy” Deen and Jack Egbert Deen.
Ted is survived by daughter, Dorothy Dianne James and husband, Ted of Edgewood, and son, Teddy Joe Deen, Jr. and wife, Denise of Wills Point; four grandsons, Matt James, Blake James and wife, Keeli, Jeff Deen and Jack Deen and wife, Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren, Trent, Thea, Hogan, and Lily James; Kayli and Ashlynn Denney; and Marshall, Cooper, and Lucy Deen.
Pallbearers: nephews, John Deen, George Deen, Bobby Deen, Richard Deen, Travis Deen, Billy Jack Deen, David Deen, Roy Deen, Tommy Deen and Eddie Deen.
Memorials may be made to Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 335, Wills Point, Texas 75169 or to the charity or church of your choice.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
TED'S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Funeral services for Teddy Joe “Ted” Deen, Sr., of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with Rev. David Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
He passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, in Wills Point at the age of 94.
Ted was born February 10, 1925, on the Deen Farm south of Wills Point to John Egbert Deen and Duron Turner Deen. He was always pleased to say that he lived most of his 94 years on the farm he was born on. After graduating from Wills Point High School, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning home, he married Dorothy Ruth Jamieson on February 14, 1947. Ted entered into the tractor and farm equipment business with his father and brother Jack, operating as J E Deen and Sons. In 1959, he purchased full ownership of the dealership and renamed it Deen Implement Co. Ted retired from the business in 1990. He also was a cattle rancher, horse and donkey and mule lover, and was the caring steward of his place affectionately called “the farm.” Ted was a founding member of the Wills Point Riding and Roping Club and MacBee Water Supply Corp. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Wills Point Antique Tractor Club. He was a faithful member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in various capacities including Board Chairman and his most cherished position of official greeter. Ted had a great sense of humor and was a friend to many, young and old.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Duron Deen; wife, Dorothy Ruth Jamieson “Dot” Deen; sister, Thelma Lee Deen Hanson; brothers, Roy Dewitt Deen, William Clyde “Billy” Deen and Jack Egbert Deen.
Ted is survived by daughter, Dorothy Dianne James and husband, Ted of Edgewood, and son, Teddy Joe Deen, Jr. and wife, Denise of Wills Point; four grandsons, Matt James, Blake James and wife, Keeli, Jeff Deen and Jack Deen and wife, Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren, Trent, Thea, Hogan, and Lily James; Kayli and Ashlynn Denney; and Marshall, Cooper, and Lucy Deen.
Pallbearers: nephews, John Deen, George Deen, Bobby Deen, Richard Deen, Travis Deen, Billy Jack Deen, David Deen, Roy Deen, Tommy Deen and Eddie Deen.
Memorials may be made to Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 335, Wills Point, Texas 75169 or to the charity or church of your choice.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
U.S. Veteran
Funeral services for Teddy Joe “Ted” Deen, Sr., of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with Rev. David Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
He passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, in Wills Point at the age of 94.
Ted was born February 10, 1925, on the Deen Farm south of Wills Point to John Egbert Deen and Duron Turner Deen. He was always pleased to say that he lived most of his 94 years on the farm he was born on. After graduating from Wills Point High School, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning home, he married Dorothy Ruth Jamieson on February 14, 1947. Ted entered into the tractor and farm equipment business with his father and brother Jack, operating as J E Deen and Sons. In 1959, he purchased full ownership of the dealership and renamed it Deen Implement Co. Ted retired from the business in 1990. He also was a cattle rancher, horse and donkey and mule lover, and was the caring steward of his place affectionately called “the farm.” Ted was a founding member of the Wills Point Riding and Roping Club and MacBee Water Supply Corp. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Wills Point Antique Tractor Club. He was a faithful member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in various capacities including Board Chairman and his most cherished position of official greeter. Ted had a great sense of humor and was a friend to many, young and old.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Duron Deen; wife, Dorothy Ruth Jamieson “Dot” Deen; sister, Thelma Lee Deen Hanson; brothers, Roy Dewitt Deen, William Clyde “Billy” Deen and Jack Egbert Deen.
Ted is survived by daughter, Dorothy Dianne James and husband, Ted of Edgewood, and son, Teddy Joe Deen, Jr. and wife, Denise of Wills Point; four grandsons, Matt James, Blake James and wife, Keeli, Jeff Deen and Jack Deen and wife, Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren, Trent, Thea, Hogan, and Lily James; Kayli and Ashlynn Denney; and Marshall, Cooper, and Lucy Deen.
Pallbearers: nephews, John Deen, George Deen, Bobby Deen, Richard Deen, Travis Deen, Billy Jack Deen, David Deen, Roy Deen, Tommy Deen and Eddie Deen.
Memorials may be made to Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 335, Wills Point, Texas 75169 or to the charity or church of your choice.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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