George Edward Dees
February 25, 1945 ~ November 4, 2023
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. 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 at Ives Memorial Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow in the Pinebluff Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
I send my deepest condolences. I worked with George many years at CP&L. He was a good man and a very funny man. I have so many good memories that I will always cherish.
RIP my friend.
My Uncle George was so handsome, so funny and so loved. I will forever treasure Christmas parties, summers and just because visits with the family. I love you all…
You were the Best Brother in law ever. I’ll miss laughing with you and sharing stories. RIP I Love You â¤ï¸
George was one of a kind. I always loved when he came down to Rockingham with his family, we always had the best times at Christmas get togethers. Pat , Melinda,and Eddie my prayers are with u..
George was one of a kind. I always loved when he came down to Rockingham with his family, we always had the best times at Christmas get togethers. Pat , Melinda,and Eddie my prayers are with u..
Pat, George will forever be in our hearts. We had many childhood memories growing up and coming to aunt Margie‘s house in Laurinburg. He and my brothers along with his brothers sure were a ball of fun! I will forever cherish those memories and will treasure them forever.
I am truly sad to hear this news but I know that George is celebrating today with grandma Carrie in heaven! Bothof them were such a light for so many people.
We love you. Jane White.
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. I knew George through CP&L and can honestly say that he was one of the most interesting and memorable individual I ever met. I could listen to his diving stories for hours. George could skillfully do anything he set his mind to. Once he cut down some tall trees for me and I remember him swaying back and forth, without fear, when he cut out the tops. He was fearless but always doing so with safety in mind. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife and family.