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David Dean Obituary
January 21, 1965 - October 15, 2024
James David Dean, 59, completed his journey on earth October 15, 2024, while at Moses Cone Hospital with his family around him. He was born January 21, 1965, in Greensboro to David Crawford and JoAnne Long Dean. He was a loving father and a friend to many.
He was a hard-working man with a big heart. David was a Supervisor for Long Trucking and Asphalt Paving Company. He loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, working in his garden, and loving on his animals. He always knew how to make others smile and laugh, especially with his dance moves. Most importantly he loved spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, David C. Dean; and mother, JoAnne Long Hanner.
Survivors include his son, Mason Addison Dean; daughters, Mikayla Patterson Dean, and Miranda Faith Dean; sister, Tracie Dean; girlfriend, Michelle Lindstrom; bonus children, Christopher and Myah Lindstrom; one niece, Taylor Westmoreland; and one nephew, Trevor Westmoreland and a host of extended family and friends.
A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Liberty Wesleyan Church, Summerfield, NC, with Pastor Danny Janes officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church before the service. Interment will be at Westminster Gardens Cemetery
The family requests that in Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, wwwnationalbreastcancer.org.
Forbis and Dick Funeral Service
8320 US Highway 158 Stokesdale NC
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Rich Cisney
October 25, 2024
Rest in peace, David. May light perpetual shine upon you always.
James I. Smith
October 22, 2024
David was my best friend in school. RIP my friend.
Kammy Jefferson
October 19, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with David´s children, Michelle, bonus kids, family and friends today and in the days that are ahead. Tommy and I met David through "Bossman" Aaron Everette quite a few years ago. He was friendly from the get go, we enjoyed many motorcycle rides and meals with a group. Oddly, David and I discovered families had been acquainted for years, my dad had been friends with his dad in their teen years and our families were connected through a CB club. What stood out about David was his love and dedication to his children. Hold on to your memories in your heart, let that feel the empty space until you are united again one day.
Prayers and blessings,
Kammy McGee Jefferson
Tommy Jefferson
Gary, Judy, & Christian Cagle
October 18, 2024
Our memories of David are how friendly & helpful he & his family were as our neighbors!
David always had a smile on his face & was easy to talk to. He was a very hardworking man & loved his children beyond words.
Our hearts go out to his children and family as they mourn the loss of their beloved father!
Sending prayers,
Gary, Judy, & Christian Cagle
Kenny Lewis
October 18, 2024
Still doesn't seem real all the laughs all the long conversations for over 20 years is what I'm going to remember. Rest in peace my second son
love you
Kenny Lewis
October 18, 2024
Always will cherish our laughs and long conversations for over 20 years. Gone way too soon my second son. Rest in peace love
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