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Eddie Deans NORFOLK - George "Eddie" Edward Deans, 66, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in a local hospital. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Virginia Ollie Miller Deans and George Phillip Deans. Eddie retired as manager of Ray's Body Shop after more than 20 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Craft Deans; a daughter, Debbie D. Wise and her husband Joe; two sons, Glenn E. Deans and his wife Dee Dee, and Steve R. Deans and his wife Tina, all of Norfolk; a sister, Joy D. Slade of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Brittany, Nicholas, Holly, Tiffany and Katelyn. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Cox Funeral Home. The family will be in the chapel an hour before the service for a visitation time with friends. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family through www.dmvobits.com/cox.
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kenny thibodeaux
October 25, 2008
I met Mr. Dean many year back and he made us feel very welcomed at his home. This was when Tina and Steve married, but he left a lasting impression on us forever.
VICKIE
October 22, 2008
To All.....
So sorry for your loss, but always remember :
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.. 2CORINTHIANS 5:8
Barry Larson
October 18, 2008
My name is Gummy Bear. I just want to give the Deans family and all of Eddies friends my familys Hopes and Prayers in this tough time. GOD BLESS you ALL
joe jr
October 16, 2008
Dad, thanks for everything, you have touched my life in so many different ways. You were like a father to me and I love you for that and will never forget you. I will miss you.
Justin Norris
October 15, 2008
I'm terribly sorry about your loss. It's never easy to lose someone close.
Nick Deans
October 15, 2008
i miss you soooo much pop. I miss all the great times we had. i will always love you pop
Holly Deans
October 14, 2008
My grandfather was a great man.He showed me to be strong and not to give up in life.Though he is gone in person, he will always be with me in spirit. He always pushed me to strive for my goals. I will always love him and miss him dearly, but i know one day i will be re-united with him in heaven.~}}Love You Always{{~
Glenn Deans
October 14, 2008
Dad, I miss you so much. You made me the person I am today and I will forever respect and love you for the Dad you are and you are in my heart always. I will always take care of Mom. I love you!!!
Holly Hirst
October 13, 2008
To Glenn, Dee Dee, Brittany, & Holly,
I know there are no words of comfort right now but I hope you can find peace in knowing what a special family you were and will continue to be. Glenn, I'm sorry I never met him in person but I know he raised an amazing son. I love you guys.
Kathryn Holman
October 13, 2008
Words cannot express the heartache I feel for your family at this time. We all have so many wonderful memories of him and hopefully those thoughts will help carry you through this difficult time. We love you and our prayers are with you.
John and Klara Stephens
October 13, 2008
Dear Bobbie, Glenn, Steve and Debbie...our hearts are with you in your sorrow. For DeeDee-we know how much Eddie stood in for us as a parent over the years and know how much you will miss him.
john doe
October 13, 2008
sorry to hear about your loss. its never easy to see such a GREAT man go....
steve deans
October 13, 2008
Dad, I miss you so much. I will miss all the talks we had together; you were my best confidant. Not only am I losing a father; but I'm losing my best friend as well. You will forever be in my heart. I will love you always, Steve
tina deans
October 13, 2008
Dad, I already miss you so much. I miss all your wonderful stories you would tell, all the jokes at random you would say and your beautiful since of humor. I think that if we had you for the rest of our lives; we still wouldn't have had you long enough. I love you very much. Your daugher in law, Tina
October 13, 2008
May your fond memories comfort you at this time. You are in our prayers. Love, The Reyes Family
Joe Wise SR
October 13, 2008
We will miss your Eddie. You are a great friend and a big loss to everbody.
Tracey Castillo
October 13, 2008
I dont know what to say to make this any easier for any of you but I am here and I love you all. Debbie, when you are ready I am here.
The Bateman Family
October 13, 2008
We are praying for all of you and we are here if you need us. We love you.
Ron Holman
October 13, 2008
Steve, Sorry about your the loss of your dad. There is never the right words to say at a time like this but I want you to know that I understand and I'm here. If you need anything, just say so and I'm there as always.
Nicky Thibodeaux
October 13, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. Remember all the good, That's all we have at this really hard time.
Brooke Laughlin
October 13, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Lane
October 13, 2008
Dee Dee, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Andrew & Monica LeJeune
October 13, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Debbie Wise
October 12, 2008
i'm lost for word to tell you how much i'm going to miss you dad i love you very much
mike and debbie laughlin
October 12, 2008
thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Kathy G
October 12, 2008
I, too, don't really know what to say except I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you and I am here for you. May God comfort you now and grant you peace.
Hieda Keeler
October 12, 2008
You're in my thoughts and prayers. "May the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." I'm so sorry for your loss. In His Love, HiedaK
Brittany Deans
October 12, 2008
I love you and I will miss you something terrible, Pop-Pop.
Beckie Postel-Norway
October 12, 2008
Bobbie, Glenn, Steven and Debbie-
I'm so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dee Dee Deans
October 12, 2008
We love and miss you Dad.
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