Archie Dean Jr., aka “June Bug”, was born to Archie Dean Sr. and Theester Dean in Collierville, Tennessee, on May 2, 1935. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was a member of St. James C.M.E. Church in Collierville, Tennessee, until his passing. Archie worked as a Crew Leader Operator, Underground Electrician for Memphis Light, Gas and Water for thirty-eight years until his retirement.
On June 5, 1960, he was united in holy matrimony to Olivia Dean; to this union, six children were born. In his children, he inspired strong work principles and often encouraged his family to forgive, not to despise; to persevere, not to quit; to smile, not to frown; and to love, not to hate.
Archie departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories and celebrate his life, three sons, Anthony Jerome “Sonny” (Donna) Dean and Austin Tyler Dean, both of Memphis, Tennessee, and Darryl Tyrone Dean of Jacksonville, Florida; four daughters, Sandra O’Bannon of Elkhart, Indiana, LaRhonda Gale (Marvin Sr.) Conley and Tracy Alicia Dortch, both of Memphis, Tennessee, and Genevra Lynn Dean (Derrick) of Arlington, Tennessee; along with eighteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Alfrazier (Beatrice) Dean of Olive Branch, Mississippi, and Derek (Angela) Dean of Collierville, Tennessee; three sisters, Kathryn McLaughlin of Memphis, Tennessee, Annette (Edward) Minor of Walls, Mississippi, and Archie Audrey Dean of McKinney, Texas, along with a long loving list of nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.
Archie was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his son, Lorenzo Helen; his brothers, Lloyd Dean and Rev. Cooper Lee Dean, Sr.; his sisters, Theresa Dean, Lillie Mae Williams, and Flora Dean; and his grandson, Anthony Jerome Chalmers.
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