Eddie Lee Dean, Jr.

Eddie Lee Dean, Jr., 50, passed away suddenly February 23, 2025, due to an automobile wreck.

 He was born in Gaston County, on June 9, 1974 to the Wanda Stafford Dean and the late Eddie Lee Dean, Sr. 

 Eddie was a fun, loving son, father and brother. He was self-employed in the fence business. Eddie never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. 

 He is survived by his mother, Wanda Stafford Dean; his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Jennifer Hegler, Kinley Dean, Angel Mull and her children, Braelynn Hudson; his brothers, Brian Dean (Heather Goodale) and their kids, Logen Blattau, Colton Goodale, Teagan Dean, and Holli-Jo Dean; Joshua Dean (Amanda Pearson) and their kids, Izabella Dean, Kaleb Dean, Cameryn Stafford, Delylah Stafford; sister, Amanda Dean and her kids, Brooke and Joseph and their kids; and many cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday February 28, 2025 at Life Church, 501 Cramer Mountain Road, Cramerton NC 28032, with Pastor Michael Goins officiating.  

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his brother, Brian for funeral expenses. 

 Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

 Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com