Obituary of William Linwood Deal ~ 2007

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: Washington Daily News Jul 22 2007

William Linwood Deal was called to be with his Lord July 20th 2007. 
He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. 
He was proceeded in death by his father, Walter Deal, his Mother Mildred 
Deal Lupton, and stepfather Amy Lupton.
William is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joy Collett Deal, 
Their daughter Vickie Deal of Newport, N.C. Donna Levi and husband Daniel 
of Lyles, Tenn. Lori Metzner and husband Shane of Clayton, N.C., Five 
granddaughters, Katie Carr, Mandy Carr, Nastassha Metzner, Vanessa Beedie, 
Natasha Deal Purdin, one grandson Walt Hall, two great grandsons, Mason 
and Aiden Beedie and his loving in-laws Herbert and Hazel Collett of 
Andrews, N.C.  
William was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the 
Korean War. He was a member of the Doric Lodge of Free Masons in New Bern, 
N.C., a member of the Arapahoe United Methodist Church, and a lifetime 
member of the Disabled Veterans Association.  
He worked in construction to support his family, but he would really have 
loved to be a commercial fisherman. After retirement he took up woodwork 
as a hobby, and many of his friends and family were the recipients of some 
of his beautiful work.  He was a joy to all who knew him. Always willing 
to go the extra mile to help anyone in need. He will be especially missed 
for his wonderful dry humor, love of family and friends, and pride in his 
country.
Visitation will be at the Arapahoe United Methodist Church July 22, 2007 
at 1:30-3 p.m., Followed by the memorial service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. 
Penny Dollar Farmer officiating. Later interment will be at the 
Jacksonville Veteran Cemetery. Other visitations will be at the family 
home at 381 Indian Bluff Dr. Arapahoe, N.C.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance, N.C.





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