RUSSELL VANDORN 'POPS' DEATS Jr.

The Officers and Members of the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department wish to extend our condolences to the Family, and the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department. A Gentleman and a Brother Firefighter, Pops will be missed by all.

To the Deats Family: Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I know what Pops dedication meant to us all and I will miss seeing him at the Cafe and Fire Department.

You have my deepest sympathy. Mr Deats drove for us @ Sale Auto Mall that's how I come to know him. He was a very sweet and loving man whom I truly enjoyed working with. He will truly be missed. My condolences go out to the family. God Bless You!

To the Deats Family: I knew your father and my friend "Russ" through the model airplane club and through driving cars for Massey Motor Co. and Sale Auto Mall.I drove with him many times and he drove for me many times. He will be greatly missed in many ways. Les May

I was sorry to hear from my mother of your Dad's passing. Although I had not seen him in many years I will always remember his glowing smile and at family get togethers at Nan and Pop's.

Dear Deats Family,
The Lenoir Co. Emerg. Serv. Dept. sends our sincere sympathies in the loss of such a fine man that contributed so much to the world.

pops you will be greatly missed at smiths cafe. russ you got a great dad

g smith 111

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We met Russell a few years ago when
we needed someone to drive us to
Raleigh because of health issues.

We enjoyed hearing him share about
his children, grandchildren and
Megan!! He was a very special friend.