Kenneth Truman Dean

Kenneth was born on August 24, 1936 in Boyd, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Fort Worth along with his beloved mother Mabel and sister Floella and dear brothers Tommy, Troy, Freddie and Donald Ray. Kenneth was a proud Trimble Tech Bulldog, Class of 1955, where he excelled in basketball as an all-city player.

Kenneth joined the Fort Worth Fire Department in 1963 and achieved the rank of Lieutenant during his 34 years of dedicated service. Most of his career was spent at Station 17 serving his neighbors on the southside of Fort Worth. Kenneth was devoted to his work and touched the lives of many citizens and young firefighters. Kenneth’s devotion to the fire service was carried on by two of his sons Ken Dean and Donny Dean. The Dean family was recently recognized for their combined service of 100 years with the Fort Worth Fire Department.

In retirement, Kenneth enjoyed traveling with his loving companion Darlene Stark, remodeling homes, following high school and college sports and enjoying Railhead barbeque with special family friend Charlie Campau.

SURVIVORS: Sons, Kenny Dean and wife Shelda, Donny Dean and wife Julia, and Randy Dean and wife Maria. Grandchildren, Cheri Dean-Acosta and husband Abel, Peyton Dean, Brady Dean, Riley Dean and Preston Dean. Great Grandchildren, Anthony Acosta and wife Brittany, Allyssa Acosta and Jonathan Acosta. Great-Great Grandchildren, Layla, Ava, Colt and Calleigh.

Kenneth is also survived by Darlene Stark and her daughters Jennifer Stark and Nicole Barry and husband Mark and their children Ashley Barry, Carson Barry and Cameron Barry.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to Fort Worth Firefighters Museum, P.O. Box 1041, Fort Worth, Texas 76114 or The Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant County, bgcgtc.org