William Preston Deane, age 70

Lost to gun violence on October 14, 2018 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Bill
    2 Ikie
  • Number of children:
    2 3 Grandchildren
  • Personality:
    2 strong, serious, happy
    2 kind
    3 Giving
    2 proud
  • Occupation:
    3 Vietnam Veteran
    3 thank you for your service, Sir
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  • Comments:
    3 We would give anything to just have him back!
    2 Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep.
    2 I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow.
    2 I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain.
    2 When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush
    2 Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    2 I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    2 Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

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