Mr. Junior Lee Dean, 76 of Florence passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at E.C.M. Hospital. He was a native and life-long resident of Lauderdale County, a member of The Bridge and an avid NASCAR fan.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in Greenview Memorial Park/ Love Mausoleum. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Black.
Junior is survived by his wife, Dean Thomas of Killen, son, Robbie Dean(Lisa) of Mississippi, daughter, Lisa Martin of Opelika, AL., step-son, Butch Thomas(Pat) of South Carolina, two sisters, Fran Gallino(Jay) and Connie Rutz both of Illinois, two grandchildren, Ashton and Lauren Dean, two step-grandchildren, Bridgett White(Mario) and Adam Thomas, three step- great grandchildren, Mayes, Amity, and Ivy White, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved pet “Bella”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Mary Franks Dean, two brothers, Melvin and Herbert Dean, two sisters, Linda Sumpter and Mable Kick, and step-son, Jimmy Thomas.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Campbell, Chris Campbell, Richard J. Dudek, Ty Zahan, Billy Joe Dean, and Steve Dean.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Bridge Building Fund, 7408 Hwy 43, Florence, AL. 35634.
Arrangements by Greenview Funeral Home.
