Dee is survived by his wife, Reverend Jan (Tisdale) of Gillett, daughters Elizabeth (Chuck) of Fayetteville and Sara (Chris) of Maumelle, granddaughters Claire and Caroline, brother Jim (Elaine) and nieces Jamie (Matt) and Emily of North Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Clara (Dunning) of North Little Rock.
Dee was born on January 8, 1955 in Starkville, MS. He graduated from Northeast High 1973, Hendrix College 1977, and completed his master of divinity at Candler School of Theology, Emory University 1984. He married Jan in 1980. “Brother Dee” served as a United Methodist pastor from 1978 – 2010.
The memorial service is scheduled Saturday, January 9th 10am at First United Methodist, North Little Rock. Revs. Dede Roberts, Will Choate, and Mark Norman will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dee's life. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Gillett UMC, DeLuce/Prairie Union UMC, Academy for Spiritual Formation, or UofA Wesley Foundation.
