Uriah Deans
July 30, 1955 - May 28, 2022
Mr. Uriah Deans (aka "Eggnog"), age 66, of the Bronx, New York departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born on July 30, 1955 in Pendleton, North Hampton County, North Carolina to the late Samuel Harris, Jr. and the late Gladys Deans. Uriah was raised by his grandparents, the late Leslie Deans and the late Mary E. Deans. During his early years he attended Willis Hare High School and North Hampton County High School. He was employed by the Norel Paper Corporation and the Phillip Morris Company. To his friends and family Uriah was affectionately known as "Eggnog". He had a big personality and enjoyed being the center of attention. He had a love of basketball, whether he was playing against younger guys on the local court or watching his favorite team the New York Knicks. He was a music lover and avid reader of all things Black History. He loved spending time with his family, especially the children of the family. He was known as the jokester and kept everyone smiling and laughing. He is survived by his three daughters, Jasmine Combs (Broderick), Yavonne Deans, and April Deans; seven sisters Edna Crocker, Diane Deans, Kathleen Deans, Bernell Wiggins, Karen Greene (Howard), Sheila Pannell, and Ciera Harris; his six brothers Danny Deans, Edward Deans (Etta), Dawud Muhammad, Kenneth Harris, Reginald Harris, and Andre Harris (Katrina); five grandchildren Arecia Combs, Mia Combs, Jaiden Combs, Zyonn Deans and Lauren Deans; four aunts Lucille Jones, Clara Deans, Inez Deans Wiggins, and Ella Sneed; a devoted nephew Jamal McCallister and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Uriah Deans (aka "Eggnog"), age 66, of the Bronx, New York departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born on July 30, 1955 in Pendleton, North Hampton County, North Carolina... View Obituary & Service Information
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Mr. Uriah Deans (aka "Eggnog"), age 66, of the Bronx, New York...
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