LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Donald (Don) Evans Deas, age 57, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born May 15, 1962 in Chester, SC, a son of the late David Lamar Deas and Frances Jourdan Deas.  Don was the loving husband of Alicia Broadway Deas.  His daughters, Taylor and Mackenzie were his whole world and he was extremely proud of the young women they have become.  Don was a successful self-employed businessman.  He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  Don was a collector of many things and enjoyed telling stories.  Friends remember his giving heart, great smile and charisma.  Don will be greatly missed by his friends and especially his family.

Don is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Alicia Deas; his two daughters, Taylor Deas Emery (Josh), and Mackenzie Deas (fiancé, Cody Fowler); a brother, Lamar Deas (Amy); four sisters, Margaret Howze, Pat Ribelin (Bud), Nancy Rudd (Tony), and Betty Deas; his mother-in-law, Mary Frances Hudson; two brothers-in-law, Jeff Broadway and David Broadway (Crystal); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

The Celebration of Life Service for Don will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Pleasant Dale Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Jessie Adams.

The family will receive friends following the service and suggest memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Dale Baptist Church, 133 S. Potter Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720 or Unity ARP Church, 3495 Unity Church Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720.

An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Don Deas.