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1936
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2016
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Thomas Dees Obituary
February 27, 1936 - June 23, 2016
Goldsboro
Thomas Cooper Dees, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born in Wayne County on February 27, 1936 to the late Milton Cooper Dees and Cora Mozingo Dees. He grew up on the family farm in Nahunta and continued farming after serving his country in the United States Navy. With Thomas' love for farming, he began Thomas Dees Trucking Company and traveled all over the United States delivering on his flat-bed trucks. Thomas had a huge heart, always giving and reaching out to others, there wasn't a stranger he hadn't met. He loved to make people laugh. Most would remember the joy that Thomas' presence would bring and the love he had for piddling and fishing.
A service celebrating Thomas' life will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Sunday immediately following the service at Seymour Funeral Home. Interment will be on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Wayne Memorial Park with military honors.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lucinda Yelverton Dees; son, Thomas "Tommy" Cooper Dees, Jr. of Pleasantville, SC; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his special bud, Ed Hardister; sister-in-law, Diana Yelverton and husband Steve; niece, Angela Padgett; two great-nieces; and special family friends, Keith Hinnant and Bob Fuller.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive, #B, Greenville, NC 27834.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. seymourfuneralhome.com
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June 26, 2016
We would to extend our condolences and sympathy to the family of Thomas Dees. Robert &Charlotte Parrott, parents of Stephen Parrott, friend of Tommy Dees.
Wilbur Mozingo
June 26, 2016
Rest in peace Thomas Cooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May they remember all the good times with you as they deal with their grief.
Peggy C. Hales
June 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy and Prayers to the Cooper Dees Family. Cooper was a Nahunta High Student, I remember him so well.
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Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Goldsboro1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
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26
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5:00 p.m.
Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Goldsboro1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
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