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William Dees Obituary
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Bill Dees, will be at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
William Marvin Dees passed away October 24, 2012, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 73. He was born January 24, 1939, in Electra, Texas, the son of Beecher and Dorine Gambill Dees. Mr. Dees has lived in the Mountain Home, Arkansas and South Missouri area since 1989.
Bill was a glass is half full kind of guy who never met a stranger, a real people person. He was a man of faith, who enjoyed talking about scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit with anyone who would listen. Bill enjoyed fishing, but mostly, he loved to play the guitar or piano and sing.
He enjoyed a successful career in the Nashville music scene as a singer, songwriter and entertainer, traveling the world performing. Bill's music included the No. 1 hist, "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "It's Over" recorded by Roy Orbison as well as many other artists. He accumulated a vast number of music awards including gold and platinum records. His legacy includes an amazing number of beautiful songs.
Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Decker-Dees of Kissee Mills, MO; three daughters, Valerie (Nathan) Hughes of Dekalb, IL, Susan (Ed) McNutt of Mountain Home, AR and Kelli (Rob) Byrd of Abilene, TX; one son, Fred Dees of Mountain Home, AR; one step-daughter, Jennifer Decker of Kissee Mills, MO; one step-son, Warren Decker of Springfield, MO; one brother, Mike (Peggy) Dees of Fritch, TX; one sister-in-law, Delores Dees of Corpus Christi, TX; ten grandchildren, Ashley Robinson, Megan Dees, Maggie Murray, Michelle Bentley, Zach Dees, Tasha Hackett, Robin Hinton, Sidney Rubin, Talianna Rubin and Reuben Byrd and 4 great-grandchildren, Grace, Annie, Jayden and Michal; nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Val Dees.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, www.StJude.org or Fender Music Foundation, <http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org> , phone number 818-706-8742, PO Box 67, Agoura Hills, CA 91376-0067.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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November 28, 2012
Bill was the best jitterbug partner when we were.Mike and my brother Dale and cousins Connie andSteve Hood as well ad have the families in our hearts.
Much Love from the Millers and Hoods from Borger
Carolyn Miller
My buddy MR. DEES
jeff jones
November 24, 2012
God bless BILL DEES. He was a very kind and loving man that spoke gods word every chance he got. He will be greatly missed by friends and loved ones.
GLENDA
November 3, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
Donna Williamson
November 2, 2012
One of the first people I met when I moved to Mt. home, he was so generous in words and deeds. He will be missed and Fred, my prayers are with you.
Leah Myers
November 2, 2012
It was an honor to have known you Mr. Dees..I will always remember you and your music...Thank you.
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