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Message of Gratitude The family of Willie D. Dean wants to express their sincere gratitude to all that were concerned about him during his illness. It is difficult to put into words a thank you for all the love and care shown during this time of bereavement, but know that all that has been done is so appreciated. We are so thankful for people like Pat Hamilton and Arnold Minor for the excellent care and aid that you gave him. We can never say thank you enough. Also special thanks are due to Rev. Harry and Mrs. Lady Caldwell for giving of yourselves to our beloved Willie D. May God richly bless all of you.

Funeral Services

1004 Martin Luther King Drive, Kilgore, TX 75662

(903) 988-1122 phone - (903) 234-0511 fax dparline@sbcglobal.net — www.victoryfuneral.com

De’Lores P. Arline

Owner

Robin Fonza-London and DeWayne Moore

Funeral Directors

Milton Portley Bobby Durham

Willie Boyd Claude Bradford

Henry Bradford, Jr. Justin Thompson

Repast The repast will follow in the Fellowship Hall at Kilgore

Baptist Church immediately after interment.

Interment Kilgore Baptist Cemetery, Kilgore, Texas

Kilgore Baptist Church 1310 S. Commerce Street

Kilgore, Texas 75662 Reverend Barnarders Woods, Pastor

Reverend Gary L. Walker, Eulogist

Celebration of the Life of

Mr. Willie D. Dean First Breath: October 9, 1930

Last Smile: July 16, 2015

Homegoing Celebration on July 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Active Pallbearers

Honorary Pallbearers

Kilgore Baptist Church Deacons

In Remembrance of

Deacon Willie D. Dean

Order of Service Rev. Harry Caldwell, Officiant

Prelude

Processional …………........................ Ministers and Family

Congregational Song

Old Testament ……………………...…. Rev. Ray A. Geter

New Testament ……………....……... …Rev. Ray A. Geter

Prayer ………………………………... Rev. Marvin Taylor

Solo …………................................. Pastor Ella Mae Walker

Reflections ……………………….….. Rev. Derek Winkley

Resolutions …………………..…….Kilgore Baptist Church

Acknowledgment……………….... Mrs. De’Lores P. Arline

Solo ……………..………………...…. Mrs. Myra Winkley

Eulogy ………...………………..….... Rev. Gary L. Walker

Presentation ……………..… Victory Funeral Services Staff

Final Tribute ……………… Victory Funeral Services Staff

Recessional

Precious Memories

Willie was born Thursday, October 9, 1930 in Kilgore, Texas to the parentage of William and Geneva Woods Dean. After an extended illness, on Thursday, July16, 2015 he departed this life at Longview Regional Hospital in Longview, Texas.

He attended Kilgore Colored High School where he played football and graduated in 1949. For many years and up until his demise he was an avid supporter and served as an officer of the KCHS-C. B. Dansby High School Alumni/Ex-Student Associations.

After graduation he attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas prior to being drafted into the U. S. Army. He served in the military from April 10, 1951 to March 3, 1953 and attained the rank of Corporal.

His 32-year work career concluded with retirement from Stroh’s Brewery where he was also a shift/job steward union representative.

He was on the cradle roll at Kilgore Baptist Church where he regularly accompanied his deacon and deaconess parents to church until his profession of faith was given for membership at the age of eight years old. During his 77 year tenure, with only short absences for military service and a brief departure during his latter years, he served in many capacities.

Some of his care given to the church included being a member of the Senior Choir, service on the Finance Committee, serving as a Deacon for 50 years, Sunday School Superintendent and as a Trustee, and in other areas as needed.

On June 7, 1953, Willie united in holy matrimony with Vernon L. Bradford. Later in 1968, Willie Antonio Dean was added to the family as their son.

His parents and his wife of 60 years all preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Willie Antonio Dean of Tennessee Colony, TX; a sister, Inez “Puddin” Dean of Dallas, Texas; an uncle, Murray Woods of Kilgore, TX; a special cousin, Janice Woods Puryear of St. Louis, MO and many other relatives and friends.

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