Doctor David C. Deans III, 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia went to be with his heavenly Father on June 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Mary Earl Eley Deans, one son Daniel R. Massengale and wife Teresa, two grandsons, Dominique Deans and Preston Gage Massengale and one granddaughter, Olivia Massengale. He was preceded in death by his parents, David C. Deans, Jr. and Carrie T. Deans, two sons, David C. Deans, IV and Christopher Massengale and one grandson David C. Deans, V.

 

Dr. Deans was born in Richmond, Virginia where he attended public schools. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia, and attended Howard University, Washington, D.C., and received a Doctoral of Dental Science from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, in Nashville, Tennessee. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955.

 

He practiced in the field of Public Health Dentistry for thirty years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Richmond Dental Society and the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Deans was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Virginia. He was a coach and referee for the Colonial Heights Soccer Association, den leader for Cub Scouts and Band Booster for the Marching Colonials.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 8 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Andy Brockelman officiating with Interment private at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia.

 

Professional Services entrusted to the staff of J . L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg Virginia (North Dinwiddie County) Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. funeral director (804)732-5959 and (804)834-3330.  Online condolence may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com