Remer Judson Dekle

Register, GA
Remer Judson Dekle, age 81 was welcomed home by his Savior on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. The Bulloch County native was born at home in Register, GA on November 11, 1943 to the late John Lehmon Dekle and Lula Mae Dekle. He was a 1961 graduate of Statesboro High School. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia, graduating in 1965 with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. He obtained his Master of Science in Agriculture Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1969. Remer was employed by the U.S. Government as an Agricultural/Civil Engineer from 1967 until 2004. He worked in North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, California and Fort Stewart, GA. Following retirement, he returned to Fort Stewart and continued his career as a Project Engineer until his second retirement. Remer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence (Sissy) Dekle, of 39 years and his granddaughter, Carsyn Parry Hughes.
He is survived by his cherished wife of 18 years, Jane Dekle of Register GA. Their marriage was a true blessing from God. He is also survived by three sons: Lehmon Dekle (Karen) of Clemson, SC, Stephen Dekle (Carol) of Statesboro, GA, Lake O'Donnell (Ashley) of St. Augustine, FL; two daughters Deanna Hodnicki of Jacksonville, FL and Celena Hughes (Jody) of Richmond Hill, GA; 13 grandchildren: Laura Cohran (Cameron), Jack Dekle, Grace Webb (Mac), Sallie Hegler (Aaron), Gregory Dekle (Shermida), Peter Dekle, Julie Pye (Ethan), Kalei Dekle, Justin Hodnicki, Alexander Hodnicki, Cade Hughes, Cohen Hughes, Lake Olivia O'Donnell; a brother Johnnie Dekle (Pat) of Evans, GA; sisters Bonnie Howard (Ralph) of Register, GA, and Mary Ose (Al) of Hot Springs, AK; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Remer's life was marked by quiet strength, generosity, and a deep sense of purpose. To know him was to know someone who lived with integrity, always placing God and family first. He had a deep love for the land and found great joy in working on the family farm, casting a line in a peaceful pond, or spending time in the woods. Whether farming, fishing, or hunting, those moments in nature were where he felt closest to God and most at peace. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 9:30am until 11:00am at First Baptist Church in Statesboro. The funeral will follow at 11:00am in the church sanctuary with Dr. John Waters and Rev. Ricky Allen officiating.
Interment will be at 2:00pm at Lower Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Remer's grandsons, Gregory Dekle, Peter Dekle, Justin Hodnicki, Alex Hodnicki, Cade Hughes, and Cohen Hughes.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Nursing Ministry, 108 North Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.