It is with heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of Deacon William "Bill" Dessaure of St. Stephen, SC, who peacefully transitioned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Deacon Dessaure leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion cherished by his wife, Deaconess Estelle Dessaure; his daughter, Robin Dessaure Black (Eric Black); his son/grandson, Lorenzo Dessaure McFarlane; his stepdaughter, DeVicky Whitfield (Cliff); and his grandchildren, Cierra Whitfield, Princeton William Dessaure, Rose Elizabeth Dessaure, and Janiylah McKinney Dessaure. He is also survived by his siblings and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonya Dessaure.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Gethers Funeral Chapel, 221 Church Road, St. Stephen, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1:30 p.m., at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 272 Church Road, St. Stephen, SC. Burial will be in Old Field Cemetery on Halter Drive, St. Stephen, SC.

The service will be LIVE STREAMED on the funeral home's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh

Please keep the Dessaure family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May they find comfort in the precious memories they shared with Deacon Dessaure.