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Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr.

Birth	:	3 Nov 1918 Fremont, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 2006 New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.5454930, -77.9689550
Description	:	SWANSBORO - Isaac Dees Jr, 88, died Thursday in Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Ike, as he was known by all, was born in Fremont to the late Isaac and Minnie Whitley Dees. He was preceded in death recently by his twin sister, Minnie D. Etheridge. Other family members preceding him were sisters, Winnie Bruton and Della Yelverton; brothers, Dred and James Dees. He attended Randolph Macon Military Academy where he was an outstanding athlete and captain of the baseball team. Called to active duty in World War II, Ike served in the Army in the South Pacific and was... Read More	SWANSBORO - Isaac Dees Jr, 88, died Thursday in Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Ike, as he was known by all, was born in Fremont to the late Isaac and Minnie Whitley Dees. He was preceded in death recently by his twin sister, Minnie D. Etheridge. Other family members preceding him were sisters, Winnie Bruton and Della Yelverton; brothers, Dred and James Dees. He attended Randolph Macon Military Academy where he was an outstanding athlete and captain of the baseball team. Called to active duty in World War II, Ike served in the Army in the South Pacific and was awarded two Bronze service stars. Mr. Dees was proud to be a member of the 'greatest generation' and put his heart and soul in every job he undertook. He returned to his native Fremont after the war to work as a farmer and merchant. Children and animals were a great love for him and he excelled in fishing and gardening attesting to his great love of nature and the outdoors. Being Fire Chief of Fremont was a volunteer service he enjoyed. Moving to Swansboro in later years, he enjoyed construction work and being a condominium manager. Funeral services will be Sunday, 2 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. Following the benediction, all are invited for a time of sharing and remembering at the Fremont United Methodist Church until 3:30 p.m. Surviving is his wife of 51 years, Rosemary Canady Dees; daughter, Amelia Killette and husband, David, of Swansboro; sons, Thomas "Ted" Dees of Swansboro and Isaac Dees, III, and wife, Diane, of New Bern. He will also be missed by a special aunt by marriage, sister-in-law, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006; NC Coastal Federation, 3609 Hwy 24, Newport, NC 28570; Fremont Fire Department, PO Box 816, Fremont, NC 27830, or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, NC, (252) 237-7171, www.wilsonmemorialservice.com.

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Where is Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr.'s memorial?
Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr.'s memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, Wayne County, USA.
When did Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr. death?
Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr. death on 23 Nov 2006 in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Isaac “Ike” Dees Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 35.5454930
Longitude: -77.9689550

Family Members:

Parent

Isaac Dees

(1877 - 1950)

Minnie Whitley Dees

(1881 - 1918)

Spouse

Rosemary Canady Dees

(1928 - 2013)

Siblings

(1904 - 1937)

(1906 - 1980)

(1909 - 1939)

(1914 - 1985)

Minnie Dees Etheridge

(1918 - 2006)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5454930, -77.9689550

2. E.G.Pippin Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5489180, -77.9602290

3. Old Fremont City Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5349810, -77.9808500

4. Burden Peacock Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5339670, -77.9529000

5. Peacock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.5338500, -77.9528050

6. Hooks Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5619190, -77.9822390

7. Absalom Ellis Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5230810, -77.9633310

8. Fremont City Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5572720, -77.9942070

9. Issac Daniel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.5496340, -77.9386000

10. Charles B. Aycock Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5209850, -77.9755260

11. Hooks-Bass Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5629900, -77.9936760

12. Dorothy P. Wilson Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5650300, -77.9948770

13. William Hooks Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5201170, -77.9864560

14. Hooks-Barnes-Peacock Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5650460, -77.9982310

15. Ransom Hooks Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5688400, -77.9941430

16. Probate B. Scott Family Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5275230, -78.0057760

17. Hooks Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5648700, -78.0068600

18. Hooks-Barnes-Sasser-Aycock Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5585840, -78.0175910

19. Perkins Cemetery
Pikeville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5078000, -77.9944000

20. Memorial Church Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5444400, -78.0223940

21. Dickinson Family Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5389820, -78.0218790

22. Napoleon Hagans Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5458500, -77.9137200

23. Worrell Family Cemetery
Pikeville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5074530, -77.9987560

24. Ballance Family Cemetery
Fremont, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5211500, -77.9210200