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Dean Sterling Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2009.

Dean Sterling, also known as “Johnny Craft” died on January 6, 2009 in Muskogee, Ok. Dean was born to John H. and Tampa (London) Craft in Muskogee, Ok on July 14, 1943.Dean attended schools in Muskogee and joined the Navy after high school. After returning from the Navy, he enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University and obtained his doctorate in Psychology. He was an avid musician and played with many bands in the local area. In 1980, Dean moved to Las Vegas, NV where he became a popular stage hypnotist for many years. After becoming ill, Dean moved back to Muskogee to be close to his family. Dean was the happiest when he was around people he loved.He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one son, Corbin J. Craft, Las Vegas, NV; two brothers; Dowel Craft and wife Robbie of Fort Gibson, Mitchell Craft and wife Tammy of Davenport, OK; one sister, Norma Morton and husband George of Vian and several nieces and nephews.Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 8th and Friday, January 9th, during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service of Muskogee with the arrangements.Friends may send condolences to the family on the web page www.bradleyfuneralservice.com.

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January 10, 2009

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January 9, 2009

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Jewell and Staff of the Good Shepherd Clinic

January 10, 2009

we were fortunate to meet Dean through the Good Shepherd Health Care Clinic. He was a true gentleman and we missed him, when his situation changed, that he did not need us. While he was well enough he did drop in to see us occasionaly. Our condolence to the family.

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Brandy Moore

January 9, 2009

Dean Sterling was a man full of life. He was a resident in my nursing home for a short time. During that time it was a pleasure for myself and all of my staff to get to know Dean. He was suave, sophisticated, and truly "hypnotized" you with his stories and knowledge he had gained during his life's travels. He will be missed dearly by our staff and our deepest condolonces go out to the family.

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