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George Dees Obituary
February 25, 1945 - November 4, 2023
Pinebluff, North Carolina - George Edward Dees of Pinebluff passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in his home at the age of 78.
George was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina on February 25, 1945, to the late Peter Currie and Margaret Honeycutt Dees. He grew up in Laurinburg and attended Scotland County Schools and graduated in 1963. After high school, he began working for CP&L, now Duke Energy and retired after 35 years.
George found joy in golfing and fishing. Over the years he developed many other hobbies including scuba diving, searching for antique bottles, metal detecting, and even karate. He was an avid collector of just about everything.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his three brothers, Pete, James, and Charles and two sisters, Sandra and Carolyn.
He leaves behind his wife, Pat Dees; his daughter, Melinda Valentine, and her husband, Thad of Raleigh; his son, George Edward Dees, Jr., of Raleigh; his granddaughter, Katie Valentine; three grandsons, Tad Valentine, Holden, and Benjamin Zaner.
A Visitation will be held, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, between 10 and 11 AM with the Funeral Service beginning at 11 AM. A Graveside Service will follow in the Pinebluff Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
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ali regan
March 2, 2024
I was a former neighbor of George in Raleigh. He was such a nice guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Terry Clark
November 24, 2023
So sorry to hear of George's passing. Every thought of George brings a smile to my heart. Not only a friend but also a mentor that taught me to be a safety first lineman. Thanks George for sharing your expertise with a 19 year old trainee. God bless my friend...
Dan Chapoton
November 11, 2023
George was a mentor and friend of mine at the power company. He told the best stories I have ever heard. Will nrver forget the one about the pet goat his father found on the car! RIP friend.
Lewis Layman
November 8, 2023
George was a great employee for CP&L. We worked together about 12 years. I enjoyed our annual surf fishing trips at Emerald Isle with George, Ray Dillard, Dick Presley, Eddie Robinson and Doug Meier. Our sympathy goes out to the entire family.
Joe Powell
November 8, 2023
Met George when he worked for CP&L. Always enjoyed talking with him. He was very positive, a friendly smile and personality.
Laura Stevens Murosky
November 6, 2023
Prayers & kind thoughts for the family during this time. My father, Thad Stevens worked with Mr Dees at CP&L where they were good friends.
God Bless!
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