Jerry Thomas Dees Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Thomas Dees of Claremont, North Carolina, born in Cumberland, North Carolina, who passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Thomas Dees to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walt Dees and Naomi Hardee Dees; his daughter Jennifer Anderson; his daughter-in-law Ila Dees; and his siblings, John Dees, Colon Dees, Walter Dees and Myrtle Hodges.

He is survived by: his wife Teresa Ferrell Dees; his children, Tim Dees of Claremont, Derick Estes (Krissy) of Claremont and Andrea Robinson of Huntersville; his brother Wilber Dees of Fayetteville; his grandchildren, Timmy Dees, Tommy Dees, Seth Dees, Kayla Gilliland, Noah Estes, Kaitlyn Britton, Gracie Estes, Mia Robinson and Colt Estes; his great grandchildren, Timothy Dees and Chance Gilliland; his friend Roxy; and his close friends, Mike, Cindy Paxton, Edward, Cheryl Hervey, Carolina Caring, Jerry, Anita, Chelsea and Chantae.

Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658 or American Legion Post 48, P.O. Box 1844, Hickory, NC 28603.