Funeral service for Mr. Jessie Leonard Deans, age 83 a resident of Avante Nursng Home who died Saturday, Nov.26 will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 PM at Carrons Funeral Home Chapel 325 East Nash St, Wilson. Evangelist Geraldine Whitley will officiate. Burial will follow in Middlesex Memorial Gardens.
Survivors are three daughters, Sue Hodge (Charles), Pamela Dens both of Lucama, and Niagara Wilkins of Middlesex, NC; two sons, Bennie Lee Deans (Ruby)of Sims, NC and Archalues L. Deans (Barbara) of Kenly, NC; one stepdaughter, Lorraine Lucas of Middlesex, NC; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A viewing will be held Friday from 2:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Carrons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends there from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. They will receive friends at all other times at 8177 Bailey Rd, Sims. They will assemble there one hour prior to service in preparation for the funeral procession.