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RUSSELL VANDORN 'POPS' DEATS Jr.
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Survivors include daughters, Stephanie Jamieson and husband Perry of Crofton, MD, and Sharon Ravan and fiancé Scott Henderson of Carlisle, MA; sons, Russell VanDorn Deats, III and wife Phyllis of Wilmington and Frederick Deats of Piqua, OH; step-daughter, Susan Cummings and husband Gary of Pembroke, MA; five grandchildren; sister, Helen Lewis and husband Robert of Batavia, IL, and his faithful canine companion, Megan.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon, November 7, 2007, at 3927 Sean Drive, LaGrange. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Reverend Jonathan Wallace officiating. Visitation will follow the service and a private burial will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Lenoir VFD, PO Box 5042, Kinston, NC 28503.
Arrangements by Howard Carter Funeral Home.
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Laura Woods
November 11, 2007
The Officers and Members of the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department wish to extend our condolences to the Family, and the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department. A Gentleman and a Brother Firefighter, Pops will be missed by all.
Lou Ellen Smith & David Quinn
November 8, 2007
To the Deats Family: Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I know what Pops dedication meant to us all and I will miss seeing him at the Cafe and Fire Department.
Julie Pickett
November 7, 2007
You have my deepest sympathy. Mr Deats drove for us @ Sale Auto Mall that's how I come to know him. He was a very sweet and loving man whom I truly enjoyed working with. He will truly be missed. My condolences go out to the family. God Bless You!
Les May
November 7, 2007
To the Deats Family: I knew your father and my friend "Russ" through the model airplane club and through driving cars for Massey Motor Co. and Sale Auto Mall.I drove with him many times and he drove for me many times. He will be greatly missed in many ways. Les May
Rob Lewis
November 7, 2007
I was sorry to hear from my mother of your Dad's passing. Although I had not seen him in many years I will always remember his glowing smile and at family get togethers at Nan and Pop's.
Lenoir Co. Emergency Serv. Dept.
November 7, 2007
Dear Deats Family,
The Lenoir Co. Emerg. Serv. Dept. sends our sincere sympathies in the loss of such a fine man that contributed so much to the world.
george and jenna smith
November 7, 2007
pops you will be greatly missed at smiths cafe. russ you got a great dad
g smith 111
Darlene and Herbert Whitfield
November 7, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We met Russell a few years ago when
we needed someone to drive us to
Raleigh because of health issues.
We enjoyed hearing him share about
his children, grandchildren and
Megan!! He was a very special friend.
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