William "Dee" Deloach Small III passed away on Monday April 17, 2017 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born March 7,1989 to William Small Jr and Tammy Brown-Small in Folkston, Ga. He was raised in Folkston and Camden most of his life and attended school in the Camden County School System. He followed in his fathers footsteps and pursued a career in construction. Although he loved construction, he could do any and everything he put his mind and heart to. "Dee" was a hard and dedicated worker and loved working alongside his father with a passion. Everyone in his life that he met they automatically were drawn to him. He was loved for and cared for by thousands of people and will be deeply missed. Growing up as a kid he was a member of Clinch Chapel United Methodist Church of White Oak, Ga. He loved nothing more than spending time in the country with his grandfather William Small Sr helping him farm and fish. He was a dedicated Georgia Bulldogs fan until the day he died.
William Small III is preceded in death by his grandparents: Arthur Lee Brown , Reba Mae Walker and William Deloach Small Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents William and Tammy Small Jr. of Blackshear, GA. One Grandmother, Betty Brown of Forest Park, GA. Three young children : Deevon Deloach Small, Kara Ray Anne Small and Raylend Lee Small. Two loving siblings: Nicholas Small and Nacretia Small. One niece and one nephew. Two God brothers Demarcus Williams, and Omarion Woodard. A special place in his heart for Sam Walker and his Grandmother Mrs. Sarah Small. Three aunts : Tolshia Brown of Jacksonville,FL ,Jennifer Walker-Mathis of Harriet's Bluff, GA , Tonya Walker of Woodbine, GA. He also had a special love for his Great Aunt Margaret Small of Kingsland, GA. Five Uncles : Bryant Walker (Nesie) of St. Marys, GA, Johnny Muchison of Woodbine, GA, Samuel Mainor of Kingsland,Ga, Quentin Brown (Cecily) of Jacksonville, FL and Christopher Brown of Little Rock, AR. He also leaves a host of cousins, great uncles and aunts, great friends that loved him more than anything in the world and will forever cherish his memories.
A visitation will be Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5-6 pm at Rainge Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 29, 2017, 3:00 pm at Clinch Chapel United Methodist Church, White Oak, GA. Burial will follow in the church yard cemetery on Owens Ferry Rd, White Oak, GA. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 pm at 511 Strickland Avenue, Blackshear, GA. The pastor of Clinch United Methodist Church, Pastor Marie Rainge, will bring the words of comfort.