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Steven Avery Deskins, 53, of Ruckersville, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010, suddenly at his home.
He was born on February 5, 1957, a son of Virginia S. Deskins and the late Avery C. Deskins.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Sharon Deskins.
Steve was a lifelong handy man. He enjoyed working with his hands. He was employed (in which he said was not a real job because he loved working as a letter carrier) by the Charlottesville United States Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. NRLCA.
Steve is survived by his mother, Virginia S. Deskins; his stepchildren, Jennifer Moore and Jason Moore; his brothers, Vandy, his wife Connie, Andy his wife JoAnn, Michael, and Mark and his wife, Marla Deskins; his sisters, Donna Mann, Patsy and her husband, Dieter Billick, and Deborah and her husband, Donald Bailey; a special friend, Dorothy Morris; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Warrenton Assembly of God, 276 Cleveland Street, Warrenton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association americanheart.org.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Mark Deskins
November 15, 2010
I can't believe that your are gone brother Steve. You were my very best friend as a kid and you will always be in my heart. I love you brother.
Patsy Billick
June 5, 2010
Brother - I will always keep you in my heart. I love you
Sister Patsy
Ziggy will miss you too !
June 4, 2010
Ziggy.
Andy Deskins
June 3, 2010
Brother going to miss you . God Bless you brother and i'll see you on the other side of life..
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Andy Deskins
June 3, 2010
going to miss not having all my brothers when i need them to talk to. i'll see you on the other side of life brother. God Bless you Steve
June 2, 2010
Uncle Steve you will me missed! Rest now. Love Angie
Mike Deskins
June 2, 2010
I'll always love you, brother Steve.
June 2, 2010
To the family,Mr. Deskins was truly a good hearted man He trained me and helped me on several mail routes He was always so gentle and kind .I will also miss him. I am praying for your comfort and sharing in your sadness. Sister In Christ. Linda Carey
Andrea
June 2, 2010
You're in my prayers Uncle Steve, love you!
Peggy Short
June 2, 2010
Didn't know you, but I do know Vandy and your mom, my heart goes out to them and the rest of your family.
Bobbie
June 2, 2010
Love you Uncle Steve
vandy deskins
June 2, 2010
We will miss you brother
Vandy
Pat
June 2, 2010
Always in my heart.
Debi Bailey
June 2, 2010
I will miss our Sundays together on the Hill. Love, Sis
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