John Calvin “J.C.” Dees, 86, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Longwood Community Living Center. He was born April 1, 1924 in Wheeler to the late Mabon and Lilly Wardlow Dees. He was a retired service technician for Price Appliances and a member of the Booneville Church of Christ. He loved his Lord and his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jim Estes and Minister Greg Pollock officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Erma Calley Dees; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Irene Blaylock; one brother Roy Dees.
Pallbearers will be James Hester, Gary Calley, Gene Taylor, Robert Calley, Nyle Calley and Larry Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Buster Green, Eddie Mauney and Larry Morgan.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.