William H. Deats, Sr.

William H. Deats, Sr., age 72 years, of Alpha, NJ, died on Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born in Newton, NJ, March 13, 1940, son of the late George and Eula Mae Ward Deats, he had formerly resided in Hampton, NJ, Statesboro, GA, Sweetwater, TN and Finesville, NJ.

A Home Construction Worker for over thirty years before retiring, he was an avid bowler and sportsman.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Evans Deats; four daughters, Valerie Dorsey, Michelle Deats, Dawn Deats and Tammy Walker, all of Easton, PA; a son, William H. Deats, Jr. of Easton, PA; a step-son, Robert Moran of Alpha, NJ; a brother, Raymond Deats of Sykesville, PA; thirteen grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren.

Private Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton, NJ under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. There will be no calling hours. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions to the family can be sent in c/o Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822, attn: Family of Mr. William H. Deats, Sr.