He is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Ivy Dean. He is survived by his wife, Eula Mae, two sons, Creig (Dianne) and Ricky (Teresa), four brothers, Jerre (Judy), Aaron (Elaine), Lary, and Bobby (Lynn), a sister, Betty, a brother-in-law, Russell Colvin (Jo), five nieces, three nephews, a granddaughter, and two great grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to Shelia Delavega, his niece, for her care of Mrs. Dean.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 10th, from 1-2 with a service following at 2 pm. Both will be held at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Winter Haven.