James Edward Deering
December 17, 1955 - February 1, 2022
James Edward Deering Jr, known as Jim to friends and family, passed away on February 1st, 2022 in Dacula, Georgia at the age of 66. Born in Stratford, Connecticut, he was the son of James Edward Deering Sr. and Beverly Deering. He graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut in 1973, Connecticut School of Electronics in 1976 and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in 2011. He was very proud of his work at Sikorsky Aircraft as an Avionics Technician. He achieved many certifications and licenses for teaching and in mechanical engineering. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, motorcycles, cars, taekwondo, and helicopters. He will be remembered for his love of teaching avionics and learning anything related to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Jim enjoyed spending time with friends, family and dogs, including riding bicycles with his daughter and kayaking with his son, as well as other outdoor activities. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Deering; brother, Bill Deering; sister, Joann Stasalovich; children, Dana Porter and James Edward Deering III; and stepsons, Jason and Josh Baker. He was predeceased by James Edward Deering Sr. The memorial service will be held on February 6th from 2pm to 6pm at the home he shared with Marianne Deering and his son, James Edward Deering III at 1717 Pine Fort Circle, Dacula, GA, 30019.
James Edward Deering Jr, known as Jim to friends and family, passed away on February 1st, 2022 in Dacula, Georgia at the age of 66. Born in Stratford, Connecticut, he was the son of James Edward Deering Sr. and Beverly Deering. He graduated... View Obituary & Service Information