Harold G. Dean Sr.

July 31, 1937 - June 26, 2017

Harold G. Dean, Sr., 79, of Damascus, VA passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN and was a son of the late Grady Denver Dean and Ermal Burris Dean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Natalie Jo Casey; one son, Harold Glen Dean, Jr.; one sister, Coleen Shriver; and two brothers, Paul Dean and Frankie Dean. He had lived in Washington, D.C. for 35 years before moving to Damascus, VA in 1999. He retired from a government printing office in Washington, D.C. He was a big Washington Redskins football fan. Harold joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Maryland in 1967 and was a member of the Abingdon ward. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Rutledge Dean; one daughter, Teresa Ann Dean of Damascus, VA; one son, James Curtis Dean and his wife, Donna, of Manassas, VA; three sisters, Nelda Jessee and Patsy Riner both of Kingsport, TN, and Beotta Cudebec of Oceola, FL; six grandchildren, Joshua, Haven, Zachary, Caleb, Stephanie, and Cody; five great grandchildren, Bailey, Tanner, Silas, Cora, and Adrienne; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:45 PM Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM Thursday in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Bishop Andy Nowicki officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 11:00 AM Friday, June 30, 2017 at Mock Cemetery, Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Caleb Dean, Josh Dean, Zach Dean, Tracy Evitts, Chris Cornett, and Chris Hylton. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Dean and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.