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Robert Dean Obituary

DEAN, Robert M., 80, of Sebring, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa. He was born October 13, 1934 in Burt, MI to Miles and Lillian (Turkish) Dean. He retired in 1984 after working for the Chessie Railway System/CSX for 30 years and in 1985 moved to Sebring from Burt, MI. Mr. Dean was a member of the Eagles Club and Moose Lodge and of Baptist faith. He is survived by a daughter Lindie Kemp (Joey) of Palatka, FL and son Robert J. Dean (Dianna) of Saginaw, MI, 5 grand-children and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one younger brother Ronnie Dean of Port Orford, OR, and an older sister Joyce Learch of Saginaw, MI. A memorial service will be at held at Dowden Funeral Home on Wed-nesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM. with Rev Michael E. Ford officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed by visiting TBO.Com. Arrangements are under the direction of :

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Published by TBO.com on Mar. 24, 2015.

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Lindie Dean

March 24, 2018

Dad, It's been 3 years already... I still miss your 7pm phone calls.. It does seem to get easier as time goes by. But you are still missed. I'm glad we were able to become good friends after moving to FL. I love you Dad. Until we meet again. I love you!

March 25, 2015

You are loved and will be missed!
Love your "Bologna" Darlene

Dianna Dean

March 24, 2015

For my husband, i pray your faith will carry u thru this difficult time.know that u r loved and your father is finally at peace.
-All my love.

March 24, 2015

Lindie
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you find peace in knowing that our Heavenly Father deeply cares for you- 1 Peter 5:6,7

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