Elvin E. (Gene) Deen
Elvin E. (Gene) Deen
Elvin E. (Gene) Deen
1942-2016
Elvin E. (Gene) Deen, 73, passed away on Friday April 15, 2016 from complications of Esophageal Cancer. He lived in Oak City, North Carolina.
He was born to Francis M. and Phyllis E. Deen (Brunk) on August 2, 1942 in Quitman, Missouri. He joined the US Navy in December of 1960 through December 1964 where he served as an Airman on the USS Midway and the USS Ticonderoga. After serving his country he worked many types of jobs, including logger, cowboy, farmer, mechanic, and heavy machine operator.
He is survived by his son Robert E. Deen (Toi Su), Oak City, North Carolina; daughter Katrina (Kitty) Deen, Kansas City, Missouri; former wife Karren Fava, Oak City, North Carolina; grandson Coty Deen, Appleton, Wisconsin; granddaughter Saidee McMillan (Martin), St. Joseph, Missouri; great grandchildren, Hunter and Kenlee Sollars, St. Joseph Missouri, Tripp Wynne, Oak City, North Carolina; brother Roy Deen (Shirley) Alcester, South Dakota; sisters, Evelyn Lininger (Delbert), Skidmore, Missouri, Vickie Grant and Cheryl Dalsing (Mike) both of St. Joseph, Missouri and sister-in-law, Louise Deen, Maryville, Missouri, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brother Francis Deen, Maryville, Missouri and brother-in-law Jim Grant St. Joseph, Missouri.
The family will have a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Central Station Cowboy Church, 11014 Sam Black Rd. Midland, NC 28107 Memo Line: In Memory of Elvin E. Deen for STOCC Yards.
Gene will be remembered fondly for his teasing sense of humor and his love for his famiy and friends.
