Deal, Sherman “Eddie” Edward, Jr. MSGT (Ret.), age 80, a retired Air Force veteran died Sunday, September 23rd after an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1931 in Glen White, West Virginia. Eddie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Deal, three children: Cindy Deal (Thomas Mask), Jerrie Lynn Deal, Douglas Deal, five grandchildren: Tabitha Findley, David Findley, Beth (Jacob) Engel, Dalton Turner and Sherman Deal III, three great grandchildren: Kaden Findley, Melanie and Michael Engel. The family wishes to give special thanks to the many caregivers at Jackson Hospital including Dr. Donald Marshall, Dr. John Williams and Dr. Stephen Kwan. The family would also like to thank the Reverend Paul Hubbard and the Lakeview Baptist Church family. The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Thursday, September 27th with services following at 11:00am. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.