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.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home - North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.