In Memory

Peter Dees

Peter Currie Dees, Jr., of Wallace, died March 10, 2013.

He was born December 17, 1946, in Bennettesville, SC and was the son of the late Peter Currie Dees, Sr. and Margaret Thompson Dees. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Trooper David H. Dees and 2 brothers, James and Charles Dees.

Pete loved his country and was proud to serve in the US Air Force. He served his community for 25 years as an EMT-D. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Wallace and the Baptist Men. Pete also served as a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Pete was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and brother.  He was the proud father of three Eagle Scouts and a loving daughter who was the light of his life.

Surviving were his wife of 48 years, Linda Bowden Dees; sons, John C. Dees and wife, Stephanie of Gainesville, GA and Jordan Zane of Wallace: daughter, Katherine Dees Bunch and husband, Dean of Wallace; grandchildren, Christopher Dees Holland, Bradley Dees Holland, Holly Dees Holland, Erica Dean, Jessica Dean, Stephan Dean, Savannah Dees, Amanda Dees, Heather Freeman and Emily Bunch; great grandson, Zayne Curry; brother, George Dees and wife, Pat; sisters, Carolyn Johnson and husband, Jim and Sandra Dees; daughter-in-law, Donna and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved Pete dearly.

A celebration of Pete's life was held at First Baptist Church of Wallace. Entombment followed at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum in Willard, NC, with military honors.