Thomas Wesley Dees 1942 to 2020
Beloved husband and father, Tom was one of seventeen children born to
John Wesley and Lillie Ruth Hooks Dees. He was born in Pascagoula, MS on
November 6, 1942 and graduated from Moss Point High School in 1960.
He served his country in the United States Army from April 28, 1961
until March 31, 1964, receiving an honorable discharge. He is survived
by his wife of 51 years, Helen Anita Nile Dees, son Thomas Wesley Dees
Jr (Tina), son Christopher Aaron Dees, daughter Regina Anita
Dees-Sheffield (David), daughter Penny Lynn Dees Gregg, and
granddaughter Heather Nichole Dees-Blenkinsop. He is also survived by
many loving siblings: sister Deborah Dees Lenior (Grady), brothers
Robert Crawford Dees (Myra), Michael Joseph Dees (Bonnie), and Mitchel
Phillip Dees (Kathy). He was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Thomas
Dees.