Richard William Deason

December 30, 1953 - September 8, 2017

Richard "Rick" William Deason, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 63 years. Mr. Deason was born in Union County, North Carolina on December 30, 1953 to Barbara Evans Deason and the late William Edward Deason and was raised in Monroe where he graduated from Monroe High School and also attended Wingate College and Western Carolina University. He had a lengthy career in general construction. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Geneva and their precious daughters Taylor Elizabeth and Janna Lynn. Rick is also survived by his mother Barbara Deason, brother Danny Deason (Ruth), sister Deborah Mangum (Tommy), nieces Jessica Mangum and Stephanie Lopez. A private family celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227.