Jim Dekle

Jim Louis Dekle, 79, of Metter passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 . He was born on January 25, 1940 in Candler County, to Ella Mae Clark Dekle and Simon Dekle. 

 “Deek”, as he was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Candler County and he was a graduate of Candler County Training School.  He received his Master Barber License from Griffin Barber College in Atlanta. He owned and operated Lucky Street Barber Shop, formerly Dekle’s Barber and Beauty Shop. For several years he owned and managed Dekle’s Package Shop, Lucky Street Community Center and Premium Styles.

At a young age, Jim joined Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Metter.  While a member there he served in several leadership capacities and he was actively involved with Mount Calvary Baptist Association men’s department.  He was a 32 degree Mason in Metter Lodge # 401.

 In 1969, Jim married the former Arcie Bennett.  To this union two children were born, Deidre and Kentyron. After retirement, “Deek” relocated to the Metro-Atlanta area.  He joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Powder Springs, GA.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Deidra Dekle of Austell; his son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Shayla Dekle of Metter; two grandchildren, Olivia Ferguson and Austin Carlyle of Metter; a host of cousins, friends, nieces and nephews, including Debbie, Donnie, Raymond, Tyman and Jamie Dekle.

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