Henson Wesley Deeds, Jr.
A Celebration of life will be held on July 10th, 2022 at the Franklin Mercantile Deli from 4-7pm. Private Inurnment will be held, prior to the celebration of life, in the Memorial Garden at Franklin First United Methodist Church.
Henson Wesley “Wes” Deeds, Jr., of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 13, 1969, he was the son of Bonnie Deeds and the late Henson Wesley Deeds, Sr. Wes loved spending time supporting his daughters, at the neighborhood pool, and throwing the most elaborate Halloween celebrations. He will be remembered for how fiercely he loved his family and how deeply he cared for his community.
Wes graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1991, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He went on to work for J. Alexanders, Blackstone Restaurant and Brewery, and Newk’s Eatery, where he made many friends.
Wes is survived by his wife of 25 years, Alicia Simmons Deeds; two daughters, Emma Caroline Deeds and Georgia Smith Deeds; brother, Michael (Anne) Deeds, and niece and nephew. Wes is also survived by his mother and father in-law, Mary and Jim Simmons; sister in-law, Jemma Simmons (Michael) Hurst, and nieces.