William Leon DeShield
[AMIS Memorial Chapel & Crematory]
A celebration of life Service for William Leon DeShield Feb. 6, 1942 – Oct. 29, 2024.
William leaves to cherish his extraordinary life and wonderful memories, his beloved wife, Janet deShield [née Bean], to whom he was a confidante and best friend; three special daughters, Marie Beach, Carmen [O’Neil] Tucker, and Marcelle [Gary] Lawrence; parents, Catherine Brangman [late] [née deShield] and Harold Smith [late]; siblings, Barbara [late Glenn] Wade, Dianna [late Arthur] Caisey, Lawrence Brangman [late], John Matthew Brangman [late], and Angela Brangman; and Dawn [Leon] Simmons, Ronnie Smith, Penny [Alvin] Simmons, Denny Smith, and Brent Smith; and the Richard Allen A.M.E. Church Family.
In his 83rd year of 1 Midland Heights Crescent, Lower North Apt., Hamilton Parish CR02, a service will be held at Holy Trinity Church on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Amis Memorial Chapel, Khyber Pass, Warwick.
Lovingly survived by grandsons, Robert Traé Harvey, Tysen Harvey, Osei Agyapong, and Desmond Crockwell, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives in Bermuda and abroad. Colors may be worn. Pink was one of William’s favorite colors.
The service will be livestreamed on TNN Bermuda News as It Happens Facebook page.
