Ronald Ashley Deas

Ronald Ashley Deas, 92, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Florence Co., a son of the late Wilson Edward Deas, Sr. and Mable Flowers Deas.  He is also predeceased by his loving wife in 2019, Mary Ellen Miller Deas; two brothers, Wilson Edward Deas, Jr. and Aubrey Deas. 

Mr. Deas was a member of our country’s great generation having served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He retired from CSX Railroad.  He was a charter member of College Park Baptist Church and was a current member of Calvary Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Deas (Steve) Davidson. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Cain Calcutt Funeral Home.  Due to current COVID-19 standards we will be observing social distancing. A live stream of the service can be viewed on the Mount Hope Facebook page. 

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.

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