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47, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on December 10, 1968 to Charles William and Grethel M. Rexroat Johnson. Dean was a 1987 graduate of Perry Meridian High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He worked as an underwriter for Stonegate Mortgage Corporation.
Dean became a member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church on September 3, 2000 after becoming active in the church through the Sports and Rec Ministry on August 14, 2000. He faithfully served in many roles in the church over the years including, Middle School Volunteer, group leader; High School Volunteer; Prayer Counselor on Sundays; Bibleopolis, children's ministry leader; Camp Allendale, counselor/leader; Men's Braveheart; and Youth Sports. Dean impacted hundreds of students over years of committed service and the ministry to children and students has never been the same since his arrival. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brother, David Johnson (Sandy); and his nephews, Zachary and Aaron.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Rd., Greenwood, IN 46142 with funeral services being conducted at the church on Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Mount Pleasant Christian Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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for Charles Johnson
November 7, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Dean at Aurora as well as Stonegate Mortgage. He as always pleasant and would give you the biggest smile when greetng you. He was a friendly, genuinely good guy. My condolences to his family and friends.
Andrea Wilkerson, Indianapolis, IN
Whitney Gash
November 7, 2016
I worked with Dean at Stonegate. He was a special person and always a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.
Alisa Galbreath
November 6, 2016
Dean was in my youth group at Southport Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. May he fly high with the angels. My prayers & condolences to his family & friends.
Janice Herring
November 6, 2016
Dean was in my Sunday School class at Southport Baptist years ago. He will be missed.
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Samantha Finn
November 6, 2016
I worked with Dean at Stonegate. He was a very special person. It was a joy to work with him. He will be missed by many.
Matt Jewell
November 5, 2016
Dean was a true friend and will be greatly missed.
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