OBITUARY: David Lee Dees

David Lee Dees, 85 of Harrisburg, formerly of Equality, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, son of the late Ivan and Irene (Bell) Dees, joining his wife, Joann (Alvey) in the arms of God.

A long-time resident of Equality, at the end of his life he found friends and a second home at Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg.

His sons, Richard Dees, who resides with his wife Nora in Chicago and Dennis Dees, who resides with his wife Cathy in Downers Grove, survive. David has four grandchildren, Sarah E. Kline (Kevin), Fr. Elliott R. Dees, Spencer B. Dees and Erin T. Dees. David lived long enough to hold his great-grandchild, Everett W. Kline. David's beloved sisters, Joyce Woolard and Mae Oliver (Bill), survive.

David was a Korean War Army veteran and lifetime member of Equality American Legion Post No. 595. He served on the Equality school board and proudly fought to keep it independent. He also attended the First Methodist Church of Equality.

Visitation will be at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. David's life will be celebrated there at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, with his grandson, Father Elliott Dees, officiating. He will be interred alongside Joann in a private ceremony of Christian burial at Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Internet condolences may be made at www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.