Craig was born on March 19, 1963 in Oklahoma City, OK and got to the great State of Texas as soon as he could. He graduated from Grand Prairie H.S. in 1981. At age 15, Craig started working at Minyards and was a model employee for 25 years. After Minyards, Craig was accused of “loafing around,” delivering bread for Mrs Baird’s. He truly enjoyed being on the road and meeting people on his delivery route.
Craig Dean and Darlena Jean (Walker) married on October 15, 1983. They raised two daughters, Sarah and Hannah. He passed his love of animals onto his girls.
Craig had a passion for helping others. He never drove past someone broken down on the side of the road - neighbors, friends and strangers - it didn’t matter. He was a devoted son and helped his family at every opportunity. As an organ and tissue donor, Craig gave to others in death as he did in life.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester and Beatrice Lowe; Carl “Ward” and Hazel Corley; and Kenneth and Norma Wallis.
He is survived by his wife Darlena; his daughters, Sarah and Hannah; his brother Darren; his niece Meagan; and his parents Jerry and Doranna Corley.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S. Belt Line Rd., Grand Prairie, TX from 6-8pm.
A Celebration of LIFE Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, at 2pm.
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