Richard Dean Obituary
Richard Wayne Dean
Richard “Ricky” Dean, 75, died August 10, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Ricky was born in Brewton, Alabama and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
He was the owner of Suncoast Painting Service. He attended Fort Drum Community Church and he enjoyed watching Alabama football games, but most of all loved watching his grandson play baseball and his granddaughter show her goats.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Anita Dean; daughter, Lacey (Tim) Buxton; grandchildren, Dean & Sadie Buxton; brother, Eddie Dean. In addition he is survived by mother-in-law & father-in-law, Dorless & Phyllis Roberts, brother-in-law, Bo (Cathy) Roberts, sister-in-law, Lynn (Rick) Slone, sister-in-law, Renee (Steve) Surrency, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Mildred Dean and sisters, Cheryl Allen and Gay Ann Deason.
Services: Visitation will be held on August 15, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.
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