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Adolphus Dean Obituary

Dean Adolphus N. Dean, 78, passed peacefully on April 1, 2017. A U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from The Ohio State University. Preceded in death by his parents Adolphus F. Dean and Ruth Louise Richardson, wife Julia, son Alphonso "Raye", grandchildren Joel, Mirielle, and Addison. He is survived by his children, Michele (Ron) Dean; Andrew "Scott" (Amy) Heater, Adolphus "Noel" Dean, Adolphus "Neil" (Demetra) Dean, Adam Davis, Ernest (Monica) Mitchell, and DeAnn Dean; 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; stepmother, Laureen; siblings, Ellen, Ernestine, and George. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the chapel of C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Interment on Tuesday in Athens County, OH.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 5 to Apr. 8, 2017.
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Dolphy was a dear friend at U Hi, and I so regret that we lost touch. I loved him as dearly as a brother. Wish I had the chance to tell him so. Very sad, and condolences, even this belated, to all his loved ones.

Anne Panos

School

November 18, 2021

Still to this day miss you like crazy Pops!
Cant believe its been 2yrs! Love you! Continue to watch over us! Tell my brother Ray we love and miss him aswell! Love love love you DAD!

Ernest Mitchell

Son

March 31, 2019

Miss you Sooo much Dad! I Love you! Your son Ernest!!

Ernest Mitchell

March 31, 2018

I knew Adolphus all through high school at University School. He was always happy and upbeat. One of our first class athletes. Prayers to his family.

Shirley Williams-MGill

March 30, 2018

Attended University School with Adolphus. Her was a great friend, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a first class athlete. Condolences to his family.

March 30, 2018

One of the all time great athletes in Columbus and at U-Hi. See Facebook for University School Columbus Ohio

John Jacobs

March 28, 2018

Dolph was a classmate and a dear friend. I would have liked to have thanked him for his service to our country. I will cherish his memory. He was a blessing to us all. Alice Mooney

Alice Mooney

Classmate

April 25, 2017

My heart is heavy with the loss of my dear friend - I grieve with the family. I miss him dearly -

Jacqueline Ulmer

April 10, 2017

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April 9, 2017

God Bless and Thank YOU,Adolphus for your service..RIP .. And Semper Fi.

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

April 9, 2017

To all of "Deano's" family we wish you peace and joy in all of the great memories of his life. We spent many years playing slow pitch softball together representing University Hospitals in the Columbus Hospital League. Always a stellar teammate!

Paul & Liz Hafner

April 8, 2017

To the family, thanks for sharing dean with us, he was such a blessing to my life, he was always there with a smile. As a little girl he was a gentle gaint in our neighborhood, watching over us. he will be missed, You're family is in my prayers and know my thoughts are with you.

Kimberly Sawyers-Wilkins

April 8, 2017

My father was an amazing man! He will truly be missed! Love you pops! -YoungestSon Ernest

Ernest

April 7, 2017

Had the pleasure of working with "DEAN" at OSU Hospital in the mid sixties. He was a great mentor, and a friend during that time. To the family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. God bless !!

Brady Turner

April 6, 2017

He was the "gentle giant," I really loved that guy. I always wished we had lived closer, I wanted to pal around more with Dolf. I didn't even realize he was ill.

April 6, 2017

I had not seen Adolphus (Dolphy) since our graduation in 1958. He was a sweet guy and I love reading he had such a big family. I send my respects from Georgia...Vicky Rains Miller

April 6, 2017

I remember many great times we had together at U-high....You were a great guy and I will miss talking to you. God Bless........Jimmy A

Jim Anderton

April 6, 2017

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