Mr. Donald Dees, age 76, of Cedar Crossing Community died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Community Hospice of Vidalia after an extended illness.

He was a native of Toombs County, resided in Atlanta for some 35 years, returning to Lyons in 2005. Don was a graduate of Middle Georgia College and Atlanta Law School. He was a retired real estate broker, a member of the Milligan Creek Masonic Lodge, a veteran of the United States Navy, and a member of the Lyons First United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pierce and Edna Dees.

Mr. Dees is survived by his two sons: Chris Dees and Brent Dees, both of Newnan, Georgia; four brothers: Wayne Dees and Doug Dees both of Vidalia, Al Dees of Cedar Crossing, and Larry Dees of Luray, Virginia; and three grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mr. Donald Dees will be held Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel with Reverend Jim Morrow and Reverend Reece Mincey officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Crossing Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6-8 PM.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.