December 6, 2025, 71, Lincolnton — Leslie Edward Deans age 71, died on December the 6th, 2025 at Mount Olive Care Center and was born on September 3rd, 1954. He was born in Laurinburg, Scotland County to the late David Deans and Sadie Bullard Deans.

He is survived by his wife Susan Elizabeth Deans, and his daughters Hannah Handley, and Sarah Johnston. As well as his brother Keith Deans. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at Southside Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Deans family and online condolences may be sent via www.shumate-faulk.com