James Adrian Deen

November 5, 1941 - June 5, 2016

Mr. James Adrian Deen, age 74, of Douglas passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 5, 1941 to the late George Deen and the late Clara Stone Deen. Mr. Deen, a native of Daytona Beach, Florida, retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Later he worked at Hazlehurst Mills, in Hazlehurst, GA. He was preceded in death by 3 Sons, Freeman Hester, Richard Hester and Billy “Squeaky” Hester and 2 Grandsons, Tony Wilson and Bryan Lee Evans. Mr. Deen was a member of Stones Chapel Calvary Holiness Church. Survivors include His Wife, Lera Mixon Deen, of Douglas, GA; Children, Dewayne (Sandra) Deen, Debra Deen, Johnny Hester, Patricia (Jimmy) Hester, Bobby Hester, Becky Hester, Patricia Arnold, Stephanie Davis (Tracey Wimberly) all of Douglas, GA, Tammy (Scott) Merritt of Broxton, GA and Vickie (Billy) Benefield of West Green, GA; Siblings, Johnny Deen of West Green, GA, James Deen and Clayton Deen, both of Denton, GA; A Number of Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 2:00 P. M., at Stones Chapel Calvary Holiness Church, with Rev. Tim Mock officiating. The Interment followed in the Denton Cemetery, in Jeff Davis County. At the Graveside, “From The Depths of My Heart," was rendered a cappella by the Soloist, Stephanie Davis. Active Pallbearers were: James Hester, Cameron Smith, Jason Chauncey, Dillon Anderson, Jeremy Deen, and Mathew Deen. Honorary Pallbearers were: Shane Sloan, Randy McKinnon, and Delane Cleveland. Special Musical Selections, “Amazing Grace," was presented a cappella by the Soloist, Stephanie Davis and “I’ll Fly Away," was presented as a Congregational Hymn, led by Rev. Tim Mock, with Patty Mock at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Patty Mock. Condolences may be left at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.