Loyd Dempsey Dees

Name: Loyd Dempsey Dees Age: 87 Residence: Corinth, MS Date of Death: November 12, 2014 Place of Death: His Residence Location of Service: Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2014 and 5:00 PM Officiating: Rev. Merl Dixon Interment: Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Masonic Rites Biographical Information Date of Birth: November 6, 1927 Occupation: Operation Manager Employer: Levi Strauss for 20 years Church Affiliation: He was a member of Harmony Baptist church. He was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in World War II, a 32nd Degree Master Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a Noble of the Alkemia Shrine temple. Survivor Information Daughters: Barbara Griffith and husband Daniel of Saulsbury, TN Brenda Parker and husband Gary of Corinth, MS One Grandchild: Hope Lewis and husband Chris Three Great-Grandchildren: Faith Lewis Kayley Lewis Rachel Lewis Other relatives and a host of friends Pallbearers: Daniel Griffith, Gary Parker, Chris Lewis, Jerry Deese, Wayne Deese, Tim Barnes, and Garry Whitehurst Honorary Pallbearers: John Crismon, Fonzie Mason, Ray Carender, Ralph Mayes, Al Hamlin, Joe Watkins, J.R. Franis, and Wayne Colvin. Preceded in Death Wife of 64 Years: Lucille Dees Father: Hardy Dees Mother: Annie Laura Mills Dees Brothers: Clarence Dees, James Albert “Bud” Dees, Herman Dees, Olen Dees, and Wayne Dees. Sisters: Ruth Hale, Ruby Hearn and Ada Willard Online condolences can be left at www.magnoliafuneralhome.net