With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Hugh Lee Deas, 92, of Georgetown, SC, widow of Hessie Deas, who passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Tidelands-Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC.

Life Reflections

Hugh Lee Deas, 92, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was born September 1, 1932, to the late Walter and Essie Deas. He passed away peacefully at Tidelands Health on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Mr. Deas became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church at an early age. He attended Georgetown County Public Schools.

His hobby was enjoying quality time on holidays, especially with family and friends.

Mr. Deas worked as a logger in the pulpwood industry for many years. He also worked at the Recycling Center until his health went downhill.

Mr. Deas was a resident of Oak Hollow Nursing Facility for approximately 15 years. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mammie Collins Deas in September of 1955 for approximately 33 years. To his union eleven children were born, of which five of them preceded him in death: Gailey D. Woodberry, Brenda Davis, Sarah Vanderhorst, Gerlytha Deas and Vivian Brunson. Both of his parents preceded him in death, along with five brothers and three sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Ernest L. Deas, Jeanette (Eugene) Beach and Jimmy L. Deas all of Georgetown, SC, Mary P. Lewis of Conway, SC, Susie Alston of McClellanville, SC, Betty Deas of Georgetown, SC, Linda Vanderhorst of McClellanville, SC and Oliver Deas (Brenda) of Georgetown, SC; his only sister, Carrie Smith of Georgetown, SC; later on in life, he remarried the late Hessie White Deas; stepchildren, Floyd White (Vivian) of Florence, SC, Patricia A. Mosley of Florida, Lizzie Jones and Delcinia White both of Andrews, SC; grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends at 440 Gasque St., Georgetown, SC.