James Edward Deck James Edward Deck, age 68, of Waverly, Tenn., passed away June 8, 2021, in Dickson, Tenn. He was born May 3, 1953, in Winslow to Marjorie Eleanor (Deck) Smith and E. Horace Deck. Jim was the first of two children, the second, a daughter named Dawna. Jim graduated from Holbrook High School in 1971 where he excelled in wrestling, making All-State. Upon graduation Jim moved to Texas to attend Wayland Baptist University. When he returned to Arizona, he continued his studies at Eastern Arizona College. Shortly after completion, he began teaching mechanic classes. Jim advanced in his multiple careers by beginning to work for Miami-Inspiration Mines as a heavy equipment mechanic. Jim settled down and had a son, Robert (Rob) Lee Deck. He was employed in various occupations including a long-haul driver, school bus driver and a diesel mechanic. Hobbies included being a ham radio operator and his beloved dogs. Survivors include his wife, Stormy Deck of Waverly, Tenn.; son, Rob Deck of Arizona; stepdaughter, Megan Farmer of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepson, C.D. Goree of Waverly, Tenn.; sister Dawna Lewis of Holbrook; niece, Shannon Lewis of Marina del Rey, Calif.; two step-granddaughters; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
