David A. DeWees, Sr.

September 15, 1959 - January 31, 2017

DAVID ANCEL DEWEES SR., 57, of Chiefland, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. David was born on September 15, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to Jerrell and Judy DeWees. He is of the Baptist faith. David was a commercial driver for 30 years, and was most recently employed by Proficient Auto Transport out of Jacksonville, FL. He and his wife both felt honored to be able to raise their late son Ancel’s 4 boys, Anthony, Keaton, Tayler, and Chase. He is survived by his wife, of 35 years Denise Roberts DeWees; his sons Wesley (Tiffany) DeWees of Trenton, FL and Joshua (Katie) DeWees of Chiefland, FL; his daughter Jennifer (Cory) Jones of Old Town, FL; his father Jerrell (Sandra) DeWees of Jacksonville, FL; his brothers Ricky (Ginger) DeWees of Trenton, FL and Walter Ray (Ann) DeWees of Chiefland, FL; his sister Judy Ann; his brothers-in-law Dolphus Stalvey, Jimmy Bass, Bubba Roberts, Wayne Metts, and Sean Roberts; his sisters-in-law Ruth Stalvey, Rita Bass, Betrinda Metts, and Carla Roberts; and 15 grandchildren, Anthony, Keaton, Tayler, Chase, Kaylyn, Trinity, Adam, Corbin, Westin, Lane, Maci, Payton, Josh Jr., Layla, and Easton. He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy DeWees, and his son, David Ancel DeWees Jr. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 between the hours of 6-8 PM at Rick Gooding Funeral Home, 1301 N. Young Blvd. Chiefland, FL. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Rick Gooding Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Ellzey Cemetery. Arrangements have been placed under the direction of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, FL 352-493-0050 and Cross City, FL 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com