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Obituary For Willie Herbert DeShazior
Mr. Willie Herbert DeShazior, Sr. February 12, 1932 – December 20, 2020 Mr. Willie Herbert DeShazior, Sr. was born in Quitman, GA, February 12, 1932. He was the youngest of eight children. Born to the late John and Leola Turner DeShazior, he had four brothers and three sisters who precede him in death. He was reared in a loving, Christian home where he truly enjoyed his relationship with his brothers and sisters. After a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Herbert was called home to his final resting place, December 20, 2020 at the age of 88. Herbert was educated in Brooks County Public School System. He joined Bethany M. B. Church as a young child where he remained a faithful servant. He served in the U. S. Army as a rifle specialist. After his time served in the military, he moved to Florida with his wife and joined Mt. Tabor Baptist Church of Miami, Fl. During his time in Miami, Herbert and Marie moved to Opa-Locka, Florida where they settled and reared their family. Herbert worked for Delta Airlines until he retired in 1988. After retiring, Herbert & Marie moved back to Brooks County Georgia where he re-joined Bethany M. B. Church and became an entrusted Trustee. He was also a school bus driver for Brooks County Schools, a member of the Brooks County NAACP Branch #5173 and worked as a Dixie, GA Volunteer Firefighter.
Herbert’s unwavering commitment to provide and care for his family was evident in the life that he led, as a leader in service to his household, his loved ones and his community. His work with the Simmon Hill Community Center in Dixie, GA played a major role in the humanitarian side of Herbert’s life, this weighed big in the community. During Herbert’s leisure time he enjoyed going to church, bible study, singing in the church choir, fishing, farming, and caring for his dogs and cats. He was dearly loved by many people, whose lives he touched in immeasurable ways, by his integrity, dignity, grace, courage, and uncompromising faith.
He is preceded in death by his son Gregory DeShazior, Sr. Herbert’s life and legacy lives on through his loving wife of 64 years, Mrs. Marie McCall-DeShazior, five sons, Carl A. DeShazior (Sarah) Leesburg, VA, Willie Herbert DeShazior, Jr. (Treshana) Hollywood, FL ,Kelsey R. DeShazior, Dixie, GA, Zurich DeShazior (Linda) Dixie, GA, Curtis DeShazior, Quitman, GA, two daughters, Carol P. Russell (Calvin) Atlanta, Sharon j. DeShazior , Valdosta, GA , 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Eloise Lane, Quitman, GA, Alma Thomas Celeveland, OH, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
A celebration of life will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 1PM at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Willie Herbert DeShazior, Sr., 3375 Dry Lake Road, Dixie, GA. Visitation will be Monday at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 4PM-7PM. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration on Tuesday. Continue to keep the DeShazior Family in your daily thoughts and prayers.
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To Carl, Sarah and the entire DeShazior Family, We are sorry to hear that your beloved father had to leave. He has left his best which is reflected in you. Carl and Sarah reflect which is demonstrated in the love that they show to each member of their church family here in Virginia. While we are not perfect on this earth, your father is now perfect and perfectly placed by the side of our Lord. May God give you comfort in knowing that all suffering is gone and now peace is supreme. We love you. Bryan & Rev. Gwendolyn Holoman - Ashburn, Virginia
To the entire DeShazior family- We, your Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church family, grieve with you yet celebrate the life of the father of our Brother Carl and Sister Sarah DeShazior. Although we did not share a relationship with Bro. Willie DeShazior, we know something of his life from the fruit he bore. God bless and keep you during this difficult time. - Deaconess Allison Bowden and the Loudoun County Care Group Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church; Herndon, VA
Sending condolences to the family, Aunt Marie and Uncle Herbert. We will always remember you for your love and protection in Florida.
Love your New Jersey Family, Wanda, children and grandchildren
On behalf of your Grandson & great grandson Gregory DeShazior jr Gregory DeShazior 3rd Love always grandfather REST IN PEACE
On behalf of my son Gregory DeShazior Jr And family a candle of light for the joy you shined on us RIP love Cherie, Gregory jr, Gregory 3rd
On behalf of the late James Turner, I would like to express my condolences to the family. Herbert and my dad were part of a dynamic trio that included the late Sammie Lee Smith. Words cannot convey what the loss of Herbert means to the family. But know that our God does not make mistakes! Trust in him always! Gregory Turner Virginia Beach
We're thinking of you in your hour of grief. The kind, selfless nature of your father made him a joy to be around. He was truly a wonderful man and I hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by all of us who knew Uncle Herbert. He was a wonderful man and I have many fond memories of being around him as a child. Uncle Herbert will be sorely missed.
Memories of "Cousin Herbert" from your cousin Patricia De'Shazior Hill: For years my sister Veronica and my brother Willie Gene and I did not have a relationship due to the separation from our Mother Alma Teresa De'Shazior at an early age. However, my cousins Rosa Lee Robinson and Melvin DeShazior Sr. were able to put us in contact with several of our relatives including cousin Willie Herbert Sr. and his family. My greatest memory of him is when I would visit him and his family he would say- Is that you Tricia - Oh yeah - cause you look just like your mother. Shortly after that he would say to me and Veronica - you all are some pretty girls like Alma and Jewel Pearl. I am going to miss my cousin because he is/was the epitome of a great caring family man. One thing I could attest to is that he and his loving wife, Ms Marie loves The Lord and their family. It gave me pleasure watching them sing in the choir before he wasn't able to. My brother and I had an opportunity to go church one Sunday were he sat in the congregation. My brother whisper to me you see the way he's looking at Ms Marie. I said yes I do! Then my brother said look how he's smiling at her singing- I in return said Wow true love can linger on in spite of! Needless to say his unwavering love for his family and wife is a legacy that many of us will hold in our hearts forever. Rest my wonderful Cousin Willie Rest because God has allowed a part of you to continue through your children and the rest of your family like me. As I always said to your question - Yes Sir it's me- Patricia Alma T's daughter.
Cheryl Payne Pressey To Mrs. Marie DeShazior and family
Sorry for your loss.
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Herbert passing away.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God Bless you all in Jesus name 🙏.
-Tawanda DeShazior (forgot to sign below)
I will truly miss Uncle Herbert. I have fond memories of him as a child growing up in Miami during the years we lived there. He was always my father's "favorite" uncle growing up. Sending love to all the DeShazior family as we have now lost the last of the brothers and sisters!!! Love everyone and can't wait to start planning our next family reunion!!!
I remember Mr. DeShazior being my bus driver, bus 43, when I lived in Dixie with my grandmother. He was a wonderful person. To the family, I pray for peace and strength. - Pamela Mobley
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