Ronnie was delivered from the “house of his pilgrimage” on November 16. His hope of life eternal rests in Jesus Christ. He was a member and deacon of Faith Primitive Baptist Church. He especially enjoyed the acappella singing of hymns and publishing the Gospel News.
He was a son of the late Herman and Louise Dean of Alexander City, Alabama. He was predeceased by two brothers Bufrey Dean and Kenny Dean. He was a graduate of Auburn University and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 39 years.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Miller Dean, their children Chouree Belanger, Tim (Lisa) Dean, Suzanne (Doug) Lark and Allison (Clint) Wooten, two siblings Joe (Iris) Dean and Nanley Kay Dean, one aunt Verlera Chambers, the grandchildren, Brittney Belanger, Betsy, Ben, Chris, and Jonathan Dean, Ashley (Clinton) Collins, Amber Lark, Daniel, Josh and Madi Wooten, one great grandson Easton Lark, four sisters-in-law Carolyn (Don) Helton, Sharon (Larry) Hammons, Peggy (Jim) Miller, and Terry (Glen) Widner, 17 nieces and nephews.
Ronnie’s family is grateful for the many kindnesses shown by their friends and neighbors, the medical care given by Dr. Steven Butler, Barbara and all the West Kingsport Fresenius group, Dr. Chad Bates and staff, the Amedisys Home Care, our local hospitals and the 911 emergency personnel. There are so many to whom we say “thank you.”
Visitation will be at East Lawn Funeral Home on Monday, November 19 from 12 to 2pm with funeral to follow at 2pm. Graveside service will follow the funeral. Brother Leonard Davis will officiate the service.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Primitive Baptist Church or Baptist Bible Hour.
Online condolences may be made to the Dean family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Dean family.
