Milton "Drew" Andrew Deas

It is with unimaginable grief and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Drew Deas, beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and son, who left us far too soon. Drew was born on June 26, 1977, and passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 48. He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann, daughter, Carlee, Father, Gary (Debbie) Deas, mother, Diane (Dean) Gjerstad, sister, Lane Gjerstad, and in-laws Charlie and Carla Crocker.  He also leaves behind sisters-in-law, April (Marcus) Phillips and Whitney (Mason) Stokes, brother-in-law Clayton Crocker. Nieces, Makenna (Ethan) Gerald, Anna Clay Crocker, Madison Crocker, Charlie Kate Stokes, Nephews, Parker Phillips and Lawler Crocker. 

Drew was the treasured husband of Lee Ann, with whom he shared 22 years of love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. He was a source of strength, kindness, and quiet joy to all who knew him. His generous spirit and steady presence touched countless lives. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.  

Drew built a very successful business, Superior Lawn, beginning with a push lawn mower and small pickup truck in 1995.  He was a perfectionist in his work and was a hard-working employer, working alongside his employees daily.  He employed many family and friends through the years.  

Above everything, he was deeply dedicated to Lee Ann and Carlee.  He was an amazing husband and father.  His love for them shaped everything he did.  As a father he was present, supportive, and endlessly proud. Drew was deeply devoted to his family and the life they created together.  

Drew is preceded in death by his grandparents Joe and Betty Maxey, great grandparents Kelly and Lillian Ray, and Noland and Alice Marie Deas.  

Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Town Creek Cemetery.