Don Bean

Don Bean obituary, Dayton, TN

Don Bean

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8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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Don Bean Obituary

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Don Bean, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a 50-year member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43 and a founding member of the GCDA. Don proudly served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Don was a bike enthusiast and loved the open road. He loved music of all kinds and loved his Big Orange. Go Vols!

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Reba Bean and aunt, Sarah Jane Penney.

Don is survived by his son, John Bean, daughter, Marjorie Bean (Titas Dubininkas), daughter, Jennifer L. Bean, granddaughter, Virginia Marie Bean, and fur babies, Haley, Jax and Cosmo.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 11:00 till 1:00 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the funeral home. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Travis Shipley presiding. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.,

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home

8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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Jan

9

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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Jan

9

Service

1:00 p.m.

8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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Services provided by

Williamson & Sons Funeral Home

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.

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