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Cecil Dean Obituary
Cecil Dean November 26, 1937- June 8, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, AL - Cecil Milbern Dean, 86, of Huntsville, AL, passed away Saturday, June 8. Cecil was born to James Franklin Dean and Thelma McClellan Dean in Scott County, VA. He resided in Kingsport, TN, with his wife Linda and children Bryon and Lori, and worked at Eastman Chemical Company until his retirement on January 1, 2000. Cecil was a proud member of the Virginia Army National Guard for 22 years and is a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Cecil loved his family and friends. They were very special to him.
Cecil was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Linda Juanita Richardson Dean; his parents; three sisters, Merle Dougherty, Jean Penley, and Ruth Broadwater; two brothers, Harold and Kyle Dean; three brothers-in-law, John H. Dougherty, Broadis Penley, and Jerry Broadwater; and son-in-law, Rick Manis.
Survivors include his son, Bryon C. Dean (Dee), of Newport News, VA; daughter, Lori Manis, of Madison, AL; sister, Helen Horton (Bob) of Goose Creek, SC; his grandchildren, Brittany Amidon, Bryon D. Dean, Breeann Samson, Hannah Jones, and Brett Manis; his great granddaughter, Frankie Dean; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Special friends include Chaplain Randy Evers; Bob and Judy Bright; Heath and Kelly Brock; and great-niece Aubrie Penley.
Chaplain Randy Evers will be officiating.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Legacy Chapel Funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will follow on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Madison Memory Gardens.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marie Young
September 7, 2025
I will miss you Mr Cecil I love cutting your hair for 23 years Pete will miss you also rest in peace
Larry Hall
June 15, 2024
Lori and Bryon, I´m very sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing, and also your Mom´s passing, of which I learned from his obituary. Your Mom and Dad were two of the finest people I knew in Kingsport. I will always be grateful for their friendship and their outstanding character. God´s blessings to you and yours.
Larry Hall
Gary & Debbie Blankenbeckler
June 14, 2024
Cecil was very Special to us. We will surely miss him. Gone but Never Forgotten. For those who might not know, Cecil was My Wife Debbie´s Uncle.. RIP.
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