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Robert DeShields Obituary
Marion Station - Robert Walter "Pete" DeShields, 72, of Marion Station, Maryland, formerly of Princess Anne, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 26, 2019. Born September 29, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Edward and Lettie Doane-DeShields.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen "Maria" DeShields; two daughters, Starlett and Skylette Jackson; two grandsons, Nazir and Wayne Spence; a nephew who was like a son, Kevin Graham; a special niece, Michelle Hearn; six sisters, Juanita DeShields of Fruitland, MD, Rosalee Watkins of Baltimore, MD, Victoria McRae (Rev. Henry) of Providence, Rhode Island, Olivia Cottle, Verna Sprowall and Millicent Dennis, all of Philadelphia, PA; two brothers, Ronald Graham and Arthur Graham, both of Philadelphia PA; a special aunt, Dorothy Coles of Eden, MD and a host of other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sisters; Georgia Henry, Laura DeShields, Malinda Watkins, Betty Ann Burgess, Violetta "Catherine" DeShields, Yvonne Watson, Deloris Harris, Marilyn Johnson, Nadine Capers and Martyz Graham and his brothers, Samuel DeShields and Marty Graham.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 Am Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Service Center Ballroom in Princess Anne. A public viewing will be held 2:00-6:00 PM Friday, May 3, 2019 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
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Henrietta Turner
April 21, 2024
Rest on with Jesus cousin
henrietta turner
April 21, 2020
He was a fun. and loving friend
Henrietta Turner
May 2, 2019
Prayers and Condolences to the family
Janice Tillman
May 2, 2019
I have known Pete since he was about eight or nine years old. He was always such a friendly person. I have many fond memories of him for I grew up with him and his sisters. I pray God will grant family and loved ones comfort and strength during this very difficult time. Janice E.Tillman
May 2, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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