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2020
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Wilson Deas Obituary
Deas Sr.
Funeral services will be conducted for Mr. Wilson "Buster" Major Deas Sr. 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Sunset Memory Gardens in Effingham, SC. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Joseph and Lila Mae Wilson Deas. He passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He attended the public schools of Florence County. Wilson began working with his brothers as a teenager in the construction business and became a brick mason and plaster craftsman, later to start DEAS Construction. He retired from DuPont.
He loved reading his bible/daily bread, hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and watching his Westerns/Animal Channels/News.
At an early age he attended Snowhill Baptist Church in Florence, SC. As an adult he became a member of Peaceful Baptist Church in Timmonsville, SC and True Faith Ministry in Florence, SC.
He was a man of integrity and nobility.
Preceded in Death By: Parents (Joseph and Lila Mae Wilson Deas), his brothers (Eugene Deas, Reverend Joseph Deas, Edward Deas and Herbert Deas), his sister-n-law (Neil Deas).
Survivors include his wife: The Love of his Life, Married for 58 and 12 years, Eutelia Hunter Deas, Children: Angela Mace, Spouse: Michael Mace, Darlington, SC, Dewayne Moses: Florence, SC, Veronica Deas: Goosecreek, SC, Wilson Major Deas Jr. Spouse: Brenda Deas: Florence, SC, Sharisse McKithen, Spouse: Robert McKithen Jr. Florence, SC, Shelanda Deas: Florence, SC, Siblings: Alice D. Abraham: Philadelphia, PA, Annie D. Swinton: Maryland, Willie Lyde: Spouse: Dorothy Lyde: Darlington, SC, Grandchildren: Darvion Deas, Florence, SC, Quaneisa Moses: Florence, SC, Charlene Moses: Florence, SC, 3 great grandchildren, Host of nieces, nephews, sister-n-laws, brother-n-laws, family and friends.
Family will be receiving visitors from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at 405 Lawson Street, Florence, SC 29501.
Services are in the professional hands of Backus Funeral Home LLC.
Memories and Condolences
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Shanda Snowden & Scotty Jones. WFHS classes of 83 & 84
December 1, 2020
Wilson, sending our deepest and most sincere condolences to you, your Mother and siblings/family. Many prayers for you all during this very difficult time.
Gloria Godfrey
November 28, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Deas family. Heart felt prayers go out to each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow. May God be with your family and friends for comfort during the time of healing your hearts.
Donna Pollard
November 28, 2020
Uncle Buster,
You will be truly missed. You were and are a gentle soul. A man of patience and kindness!!
Odessa F Cannon
November 27, 2020
Sister Deas I sends my deepest sympathy to the family of brothers Wilson Deas.
Marilyn Haydel
November 26, 2020
Mrs. Deas, Veronica and family, it is with sincere heart to hear of the home-going of your husband and Father. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort and may you experience the love, joy and peace of your heavenly Father during this time and in the days of ahead. May you hold his memories forever in your heart.
Mary Swinney Lewis
November 26, 2020
Sorry to hear of friends passing, our prayers and condolences to wife and family.
Mary D Cook
November 26, 2020
My deepest sympathy for your family. God always know what's best. Memories prevail.....
India Deas & Morgan Davis
November 25, 2020
Praise the Lord at all times & rejoice in his name! We thank God for the wonderful he lived but we thank him most for his eternal life with Jesus Christ. Uncle Buster we love you & forever miss you!
Teri Swinton
November 25, 2020
Words can't express the love that I have for Uncle Buster. He will be sorely missed, but we know he's in a much better place. Thank you Lord for allowing us to be a part of his wonderful life. Rest in heavenly peace. Love and miss you always, "Teri"
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