Lafayette Daniel Decausey Sr.

Layfayette Daniel DeCausey Sr., age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on December 21, 1946 in Lakewood, NJ to Joseph and Barbara (Francis) DeCausey . He  worked as a Manager for Foodarama Shop-Rite in New Jersey for twenty-seven years , later working for himself making fine furniture and kitchen cabinets. He has been a resident of Sebring for 28 years. Dan, as he was known by friends, was a wonderful father and husband. Family was always his first priority. In his retirement he continued to enjoy woodworking and raised orchids as a hobby. He gathered many ribbons for orchids, entered in shows throughout Florida and was able to name an orchid of his own (DeCausey Green Goddess) thru the American Orchid Society, for which he was most proud. He is survived by his loving wife -Dorothy; son – Layfayette DeCausey Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; stepsons – Paul M. Maghan (Meeok) of Elkton, MD; Jason E. Maghan (Amanda) of Sebring, FL; daughters – Marcella DeCausey of Lake Wales, FL;Choresse Chambers of Willingboro, NJ; brothers – Francis DeCausey of Tom’s River, NJ; Pierre DeCausey of Titusville, NJ. Surviving are also 5 grandchildren – Tierra DeCausey ,Layfayette DeCausey III, Michael Chambers, Carrinna Maghan, Marissa Maghan and 2 great grandchildren – Giavona Chambers and Norain Head. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother- Jose, and a sister Mary Mandez. A Celbration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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