William Leroy "Lee" Deese, Sr., 72, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on July 18, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1953, to the late Lowell Deese and Lois Collins Deese.

Lee had dedicated more than 25 years of his life to working as a skilled butcher at Walker Meats, where he was known for his meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to quality. Beyond his profession, he cherished his weekends spent fishing at local lakes, finding peace and relaxation in nature. Most importantly, Lee treasured the moments he shared with his grandchildren, engaging in fun activities and creating lasting memories that brought joy to their lives.

He is survived by his sons, William "Willie" Leroy Deese, Jr. and William "Ray" Deese; his daughter, Martha Jones; his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Ben Collins; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jackson Deese; his brothers, Larry Wayne Deese and Lowell Gerald Deese, and his son-in-law, Rodney Earl Jones Sr.

The family will receive friends at Martin & Hightower Funeral Home on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Lee's life will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, with Pastor Anthony Puckett officiating. Interment will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery, with Ray Deese, Rodney Jones Jr., Josh Collins, Jeff Collins, Kelly Wallace, and Jerry Allen serving as pallbearers. All other grandchildren will be recognized as honorary pallbearers.

Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to care for the Deese family during this time of loss.