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John Cameron Dean

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John Cameron Dean obituary, 1960-2025, Marlinton, WV

BORN

1960

DIED

2025

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Kimble Funeral Home - Marlinton

650 Seneca Trail, North

Marlinton, West Virginia

John Dean Obituary


JOHN CAMERON DEAN, 64, of Oak Hill, WV gained his angel wings on Friday, March 14, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born December 25, 1960 in Marlinton, WV, he was the son of the late Vernon Channing and DeVada Goldie (Scott) Dean.
John was a 1979 honors graduate from Pocahontas County High School and a 1984 WVU graduate where he majored in journalism. He spent most of his career as a senior legal editor in Cleveland, Ohio.
He returned home to his "Mountaineer roots" in 2001, working as a top salesperson at the Home Show/Clayton Homes, where he flourished. He loved people and people loved him.
John had a green thumb, loved gardening and raising beautiful flowers. He said he was going to tend to the flowers when he got to heaven. Other interests included swimming, the beaches, and collecting coins and stamps, which was inspired by his dad. He enjoyed reading, but writing was John's real passion. He grew up at Watoga State Park, and enjoyed going there every chance he could with his much loved four-legged pals, Jack and Max. He had nearly finished writing his book, The Queen of the Fleet, which is about growing up at his beloved Watoga. He served on the Watoga Board of Directors.
John was a born again Christian and a member of the Jones Avenue Church of God.
He is survived by one brother; Sterl Harold Dean (Shirley) of Elkins, WV, two sisters; Della Mae Johnson (Roger) of Lookout, WV, Vicki Lynn Neal (Butch) of Fayetteville, WV, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, special aunts; Gay Fields, Judy Dean and Janet Dean, a number of cousins to whom he had remained close, as well as many friends and colleagues, and his beloved dog, Max, a/k/a Maxwell Be Smart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ronald Max Dean, Robert Lee Dean and Gilbert David Dean; sisters, Shirley Juanita Wilson and Mary Lee Nicora; and his beloved dog, Jack, a/k/a Papa Jack and Jack Be Good.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Beaver Creek Chapel, 5145 Beaver Creek Road, Marlinton, where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Jim Murphy officiating.
Bruce Dean, Brian Dean, Kenny Garrett, Jesse Mann, Jacob Dean and Lucas Goff will serve as his pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, John has requested that donations be made to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in memory of his beloved dog, Jack, or the American Cancer Society (ACS) in memory of John's brother, Robert Lee Dean, who died from cancer as well.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Kimble Funeral Home in Marlinton, West Virginia.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Mar. 18, 2025.

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Dawn, Susan, AJ & Jen

March 20, 2025

Though taken too soon, Johnny´s spirit will forever live in cherished memories and loving hearts.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss

Vickie King

March 17, 2025

Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Oh, John, you will have be greatly missed. We are all better for having known you. Thanks for the memories. Until we meet again . . .

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5145 Beaver Creek Road, Marlinton, WV

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22

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5145 Beaver Creek Road,, Marlinton, WV

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