Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Union Baptist Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Mr. George Roland Deschamps, Sr., son of the late Mr. Louis Henry Deschamps and Mrs. Lela Margret Deschamps Bennett was born in Pinewood, South Carolina on August 16, 1948.  He departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. At a young age George began working on his family's farm to help his father with the financial endeavors they faced.  Once his father became ill, at the age of 17, George dropped out of school to help run the farm and to take care of his family. Once his father passed away in 1967, he married Helen Martin and moved to New York City.  In 1970 the newlyweds packed up and moved to Wilmington, NC. George was married to Helen Martin for 20 years.  Later in 1987 he married Lucille Dent. George  was a truck driver for MCO Transport for over a decade. He had a special way that warmed the hearts of everyone who knew him and the qualities that made him the wonderful person that he was.  Many said he was the life of the party. But more so, his presence was loving and caring. He was always giving a helping hand to others.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories:  His Children, Malisa Deschamps, Antonio Miller, George Deschamps, Jr. and Ebony Deschamps; His Grandchildren, Kiaira Deschamps, Khaili Deschamps, Kanyia Deschamps, Tyerra Richardson, Jania Richardson, Jalin Deschamps, Jahlil Deschamps, Alaia Croom, Maya Deschamps, Rielle Lowery, Teana Deschamps, Mary Deschamps, Kenly Deschamps, Brittney Hazel, Junior E. Smith, Alexander R. Smith, Savannah Smith, Devon Coleman, and Daquan Deschamps; 8 great-grandchildren; His Step-Children, Ramona Ragin (Tim) and Aaron Boyer; his siblings, Jeanette Rhames, Louis Deschamps, Connie Smiling, LaNell Lawson, Linda Palmer, Julius Des Champs and Viola Greer; Step-Brothers and Step-Sisters, Gwendolyn Garvin, Dorothy White, Willie Bennett, Barbara Bennett and Vandria Bennett; Two Favorite Nephews, Lewis Rhames and Antrion Deschamps; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.