TOMMY DEES, age 55 of Murfreesboro, died Monday, July 19, 2010. He was a native of Port Saint Joe, FL. He was preceded in death by brothers, Steve and Lloyd Dees. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Thach of Atlanta, Carl Dees of Old Hickory, and Tosh Dees of Murfreesboro, mother and stepfather, Mary and James Pate of Murfreesboro, father, Edgar Dees of Mobile, AL, brothers, Rusty Dees of AR, Mike Pate of AR, sisters, Teresa Dees Jones of Atlanta, Brenda Dees Dupree of Atlanta, Angela Pate Klutz of Murfreesboro, and three grandchildren, Sylvia Thach, Tommy and Alex Dees. Tommy attended River of Life Church and was a self employed construction worker. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00pm Wednesday at River of Life Church with the funeral service at 2:00pm Wednesday at the church. Dr. Johnny D. Minick will officiate. Burial will be in Holly Hill Cemetery, Port Saint Joe, FL on Saturday. Woodfin Memorial Chapel, 615-893-5151, www.woodfinchapel.com