Billy was born on November 19, 1929 and passed into the loving arms of his Savior on September 1, 2025 at the age of 95. Billy was in the Navy during the Korean war as a Physician’s Assistant. He faithfully attended church and served his Lord and Savior. He volunteered in the Lion’s Club International for over 50 years and was honored to serve as their District Governor.
There are people you will run into over time whom you will never forget. Billy Dean was that man. His steady demeanor and simple approach to this complex world made us all slow down and just enjoy the simple things in life, especially good food, good company and good times. He loved his monthly outings to various restaurants with his wife and dear friends, Greg and Vicki Politz.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Charlene Dean, his sister Delores Ann “Tope” Colvin, his step-children Shayne Crouch (Caroline), Tracey Cottano, and Tami Barnes (Trey), Grandchildren: Brandon, Joey, Derrick, Stephanie, Danny, Julia, Joy, Jeri, Jennifer, Tanner, Trinity, Thomas, Tate, and Talia. Billy is also survived by 10 great granddaughters, 2 great grandsons, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that are too numerous to list.
He was preceded in death by his parents John “Dadaw” and Ruth “Nanaw” Dean, his biological parents Elisha and Sally Dean Womble, his son John Randall “Randy” Dean and his two grandsons, Taylor and Connor Dean and brother-in-law Roland Colvin.
Services will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Family of Faith Church at 10748 Perkins Rd. Visitation will start at 10:30 followed by a service at 12:30 officiated by our pastor, Mike Erickson. We would like to thank him for his unwavering support, prayers and love during this difficult time.
The family would also like to say a special thanks to the staff at BR Rouge Family Medical Center, Dr. Brad Gaspard, Sunny Green his P.A. and his nurse Candace who always took the time to listen and love on Billy and his family.
