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KEVIN DEES Obituary
DEES, 69
AUBURNDALE - Mr. Kevin Dees, 69, long-time resident of Auburndale, FL, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at home with his wife and two sons by his side.
Mr. Dees was born September 29, 1950, in Winter Haven, FL, to Horace O'Donald Dees and Bertha Lee (Barrow) Dees. He was a lifetime resident of Polk County and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1968. Having received a football scholarship, he attended Middle Tennessee State University and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of South Florida. In 2016, Kevin retired from State Farm Insurance Company after 38 years of having held various management roles. During his career, he received many awards and earned various professional designations in his field. He was a man of strong faith in God and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Auburndale. Kevin loved sports and had a passion for coaching baseball in his community for many years. As a coach, we was able to have a positive impact on the lives of countless children. His greatest joy and pride was his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin is survived by his loving family including his devoted wife, Linda (Levens) Dees of Auburndale; two sons: Brian Dees and his wife Kayla of Oxford, FL, and Brad Dees and his wife, Julia of Sarasota, FL; brother, Greg Dees and his wife, Nora; two sisters: Dian Dees and Pam Wilson and her husband, Jack, all of Auburndale; four grandchildren: Sydney, Avery, Sage and Jagger.
A celebration of Kevin's life will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 1st at First Missionary Baptist Church, 406 Main St., Auburndale, FL. The service will be live-streamed on First Missionary Baptist Church's website at www.firstmbc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Missionary Baptist Church of Auburndale.
Arrangements By: Kersey Funeral Home.
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WK Lewis
May 30, 2025
Cowboy Days at Work was so fun
WK Lewis
January 31, 2025
Kevin was a wonderful supervisor. He loved team softball so much he passed on a major promotion in Jacksonville to continue playing team ball in Winter Haven. He had his priorities just like he wanted them and I have to salute him for that. We would have loved to have him in Jacksonville but I got to work for him in Winter Haven after the transfers . He was a fun guy who really loved apple fritters from the Donut shop in Haines City.
friends
November 29, 2024
Dear Dees family,
Kevin was a good father, husband, coach, and grandfather. We will always keep him in our hearts, but we know that he is in a better place in heaven.
In loving memory,
his best friends forever - SSAJC
Chrs & Denise Sheffield
October 5, 2020
Dees Family,
Kevin was a great guy and we are so sadden to hear of his passing. Please know that we are keeping the entire Dees family in our thoughts and prayers. May God give provide peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. With Sincere Sympathy,
Phil and Marla Braddy
September 30, 2020
Kevin was a good man, an awesome dad, and a loving husband. We will all miss Kevin but know he is in a better place. Our prayers go out for Linda and Kevin’s family.
ronnie conrad
September 27, 2020
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends with the passing of Kevin even though I was few years older then Kevin we all grew up playing anything with a ball and he was pretty good at it. RIP Kevin
Blessings, Ronnie Conrad
Clarkesville Ga.
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