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Arvie Dean Obituary
Arvie Clyde Dean, Jr. "AC" of 1737 Quawantha Drive, Kernersville, NC passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007.
AC was born in Salina, CA. He was very active at his church, Parkview Church of God in Winston Salem, NC. He was a retired truck driver from Golden State Foods and was a minister.
Preceded in death by sister, Pamela Ashley. He is survived by his wife of three years, Carolyn Dianne Dean; his children, Arvie Clyde Dean III of Gainesville, FL, Edward Dean of Winston Salem, NC, Amy C. Dean of Highpoint, NC and Elizabeth Dean of Highpoint, NC; sisters, Verna (David) Romero of Albequerque, NM Juanita Benoit of Port Arthur, TX; brothers, Bob Dean of Port Arthur, TX and Torrey Dean of Melrose, FL; and grandchildren, Arvie Clyde Dean IV, Torrey Tyler Dean, Dalton M. Dean, and Aidan Dean.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 21 at 1:00 PM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Avenue. Burial will be held at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3600 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in A.C.'s memory to the Parkview Church of God, 3263 Kernersville Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107.
Arrangements are under the care of FOREST MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERIES AND CREMATORY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arvie Dean
Anna Dean
September 13, 2007
I really didnt even know were to start on how my fathers death has effected me. A week before my dad past away i spoke to him on the phone about the remaining plans of my wedding, He seemed so excited about being dressed up and walking me down. As was I. He also informed me of FINALLY getting that paradise property up in the mountains that he had always wanted. 10 acre farm with a large lake,.... and he wanted Adam and myself to go fishing with him once it got cooler. All in all, our last conversation was a great one, full of love and excitment of life..... " As one door closes, another one opens" everyone keeps telling me. But i really hate that before my father left this world, he didnt get a proper chance to get to know what a wonderful man im about to marry and how happy this man has made his "baby girl" . And to be honest i think that they would have made great fishing buddies. ...... if they only had the chance. Our wedding is in 2 days and all i can really think about is my dad. and I know that one day we will walk together again but intill then ,.... i will allways be a daddys girl ,....and i will miss him and his smile more then words can express. I love all of you and thank you so much for all the support. god bless,.... ~Rest In Peace Daddy~ ; ) ~wink~
Deborah Dean
August 23, 2007
For his children and the grandchildren who will never know him; I wish you all comfort and an abiding peace that he will always be in your hearts. Keep only the happy times in your memories and all the good things in your hearts. God will give you the calming peace and love that you all need now and always.
William Forrester
August 23, 2007
My favorite memory of AC is when he stepped up and took Eddie and I to see Kansas when our ride punked out on us. A memory that wouldnt have happened without him. My thoughts go out to his children. RIP, AC.
Ed Dean
August 23, 2007
I once heard some one say we do not remember the days, we remember the moments however at today's hectic pace we forget to savor the small pleasure while making big plans. In the race to be better or best we sometimes lose sight of just being. And just being, just soaking in, and savoring a beautiful moment can provide some of life's greatest pleasures.
My Father was not just a father, a brother, a husband an uncle he was a mentor. As a scoutmaster he lived by the credo to be prepared. Now he may not have had all the money he wanted to prepare with, but he was prepared. Whether he prepared by sacrificing time or money for the family he did prepare for this day and was prepared spiritually. And even now through Scripture he tells us to be prepared to go forth and do something of value with our lives. We think of gifts as things of value Dad said “ Gods gift to us is our life, what we do with ours may well be our gift back to God” he prayed that it may be perfect. I wish I could live up to his expectations, but far from perfect beings are we here in this life.
As a mentor Dad loved to be the teacher he treated all of my friends as his own and when he spoke of friends of mine there was no difference in his tone and led to confusion as to how many children he had. : ) He never met a stranger and would talk to a sign post if he thought it would listen and on occasion did talk to the sign post. In my dads later years he was blessed with a good church family that he fellowshipped with and for that I am grateful. I know that they loved him as we do.
My dad used to like to go fishing, hunting and camping. He was an out doors man who took the time to savor the moments God gives us. Take the time.
I hope to someday when the Lord sees fit to put it into my plan that I can go fishing with him again.
On Behalf of my family I want to thank you all for your kind words and prayers.
Mark Payne
August 22, 2007
Family,
I pray God calms you during this difficult time. I am soo proud i had the opportunity to call him Daddy. When i see him in heaven some day i will greet him the same way. He taught me soo many things and i carry all those teachings with me everyday. God bless you all.
Lisa Thompson
August 22, 2007
Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Anthony and Lisa Thompson
Dianne Battista
August 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was loved by so many people. I have lost a dear friend and former father to my children of whom loved him very much. Hang onto your memories as they will keep you going.
God Bless
Dianne Battista
Mark Payne
Kimberly Butler
Patsy Speaks
August 20, 2007
Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. AC will be missed by many. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
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