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Alvin E. Dean Jr.
Virginia Beach - Alvin E. Dean Jr., 53, went to be with the Lord on Dec.19, 2012. He was born on November 15, 1959 in Chula Vista, California. Alvin was a graduate of Kempsville High School and Old Dominion University. He was a senior software engineer and performed as a defense contractor in support of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. He deployed with the USS John F. Kennedy and the USS Saratoga. Alvin was formerly employed by Nuvonics Corp as a software engineer. He was a member of Victory Church in Portsmouth where he played guitar and taught bible classes.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved parents, Alvin E. Dean Sr. and Katherine Dean; and his former wife, Joan Dean and their two daughters, Kristen and Nancy; and other loving aunts, uncles and family members.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach officiated by Pastor Fred Brockhousen of Courthouse United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. You may offer your condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 20, 2012.
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thank u for being a good friend and mentor rip and may the lord bless your family

shawn pavao

January 12, 2013

My dear Butch,

I have so many great memories of you from Garbonzo and Virginia Beach. Will miss your hearty laugh and friendly spirit. Cheers to you old friend!

Tracy Patterson

January 3, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of my cousin, Butchie. Childhood vacations to the grandparents were always more fun when I got to see you, too.

Linda Dean Beaver

December 26, 2012

The world has lost its great Butch!! My heart is with his family at this time. Butch, you will always be A proud member of the Kempsville Chiefs!!!!

Debbie Maninng

December 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. All my love and prayers are with Alvin's family and firiends.

Jill Franklin

December 21, 2012

Butchie - a dear friend with a soft voice, warm brilliant smile and hot guitar Led Zeppelin licks, I'm glad we all shared the best of memories at Va Tech and after. We Garbonzos are so fortunate to have our group. Rest in peace. Precious will be thrilled to see you! Love Suzi-Q Susan Barden Umbehant

December 21, 2012

My prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

Sharon Potter

December 21, 2012

A great guy and friend - since 8th grade through college. You'll always be in our hearts - Zo Garbon Ray

December 20, 2012

Butch, you were a guiding light in my life. A soul that shined like no other! I was truly blessed and gifted to have you as a friend, and I will never never forget you.
Love ya man!
Bob

Bob Blessing

December 20, 2012

Butch,
We shared many a night laughing and telling old stories. You will always have a place at the Garbonzo fire. You will be missed old friend. Rest in peace.

Rick and Sue Zamjohn

December 20, 2012

My Butchie boy, you were always the kind hearted gentle soft spoken soul. I will always remember our times together fondly and will miss you greatly my friend. Rest in peace.

Rick Aued

December 20, 2012

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, Butch. See you at the end of the Universe - we'll have lunch.

Brad Hamilton

December 20, 2012

I'll always remember the amazing times we had all those years ago. I am blessed to have been your friend. Rest in peace, brother.

Sponge

December 19, 2012

A man for whom I have unparalled respect for. Shine On, Butch. We're missing you already.

Shaun Goeckner

December 19, 2012

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