Mr. Jarvis Gibson Dean Jr.

Jarvis G. Dean, Jr. died peacefully on 14 January 2022. He was 86 years old. Mr. Dean was born in Chattanooga and lived here for much of his life. He is survived by his wife, Marian Dean, his sons David (Barbara) Dean, Jonathan (Loeung) Dean, 5 grandchildren, Nathan, Lydia, Joshua, Pierson and Elijah, sister, Mary D. Panero, and his niece, Lora Mercado . Mr. Dean graduated from McCallie High School, obtained a bachelor’s degree from Duke University, and a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. He served in the US Army and was a long-time professor at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Always a person of wit, dry humor, and great intellect, he exuded love for his family, friends, and God to the very end. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home - North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.