William Charles Dean, 83, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2010, at his residence after a long illness.
He was born in Benhams, KY and he had been a resident of Kingsport since 1955. Mr. Dean served in the U.S. Navy during WW II on the USS Stern. He retired from Mead Corporation in 1988 after 44 years of service. Mr. Dean was a charter member of Homeland Baptist Church where he served on the church board.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Myrtle Wyatt Dean; four sisters, Delores (Tody) Leonard, Billie Fulton, Freddie Bays and Christine Davison; three brothers, Raymond Dean, Jerry Dean and Larry Dean.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Lillian H. Dean of the home; daughter, Shirley Bass and husband, Fred of Kingsport; two sons, Charles D. Dean and wife, Lillie of Kingsport, Larry D. Dean and wife, Connie of Mt. Carmel; three grandchildren, Tammy Bass-Callahan, Rob Dean and Kelly Dean; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Carlee, Ava, Max, Lauren and Michael; two sisters, Joan Stewart and husband, Sonny of Waldorf, MD, Lonza Keene and husband, Paul of Lantana, FL; two brothers, Ted Dean of McGabeysville, MD, Clinton (Pete) Dean and wife, Peggy of Wise, VA and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel at 7 pm with Pastor J.W. Depew, officiating.
Military Entombment services will be at 12 noon on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Oak Hill Memorial Park , Kingsport, conducted by the American Legion Post # 3/ 265 and the Tennessee National Guard. Pallbearers will be Jack Bailey, Jim Culbertson, Gary Spears, Wade Winters, Paul Bledsoe and Enoch Hubbard.
The family would like to extend their special thanks to Eleanor Graham, Earline Haynes and Lesa Calton of Amedisys Hospice.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 200 Professional Park Drive, Kingsport 37663 or to Homeland Baptist Church, 2504 Hawaii Street, Kingsport, TN 36770
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Dean family.
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Carter Trent Memorials:
From: Chris and Doris Early
cearly@househasson.com
Date: 02/10/2010
When Mr. Dean got to heaven, I bet everyone said ... "Hey Everybody look "Dub is here"! He was always a perfect gentleman and treated Chris and me as if he had always known and loved us. Mr. Dean made a great impression in both our lives as a man of great integrity and a follower of of Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ the Son of the Living GOD. A great example of a Christian man. We will not forget Mr. Dean.
From: Sheila Shaffer
sshaffer@eastman.com
Date: 02/10/2010
We are so very sorry for your loss.. Poppy was a wonderful man who will be missed by all. We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts..
Jim & Sheila Shaffer
From: Lois Bronson
honeybee37@charter.net
Date: 02/10/2010
So sorry about the loss of your father, William. May you know the our sympathy and prayers are ever present for you.
Lois Bronson
From: Gypsy Ray
gigi2us@yahoo.com
Date: 02/10/2010
I am so thankful for
this couple. William & Hazel gave so much love,
prayers and work in
building and supporting the church. I know the
Lord will richly bless him.
Love, Gypsy, Rebekah
and David
From: Lesley Kilgore
lkilgore@trisummitbank.com
Date: 02/10/2010
Mr. Dean will be dearly missed by his family at Homeland Baptist Church. He was such a kind and sweet man. Our prayers are with the family.
Stacy, Lesley, Isaac, & Emilee Kilgore
Homeland Baptist Church
From: TONY BLACK
noles65@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/10/2010
I will always hear Mr Dean saying these words to me as i walked into church'Hey roadkill'Love you MrDean
From: Tony Henry
tony.henry007@gmail.com
Date: 02/10/2010
Bubsy, Connie & Charles, I am sorry to hear about the death of your father. My heart felt sympathy goes out to each of you and your mother. I remember your dad from back when I use to deliver your newspaper back in the late 50's & early 60's. May God bless each of you, your mother and your famlies.
Tony & Carol Henry
From: Lesa Calton
caltons3@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/09/2010
It was such a pleasure getting to know your wonderful,loving family.I'll miss my "Buddy" but I know he's in Heaven honky tonking without me.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Tana
tanajones@hotmail.com
Date: 02/09/2010
As you know, your father/husband was a wonderful man. I have so many great memories of how welcomed to your home he always made me feel. Love and prayers for all of you.
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