James Kenneth Dean, 64, of Johnson City, TN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, TN.

He was born November 8, 1958, to James Ellis Dean and Dorothy Jean Carter Dean in Winter Haven, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents; Robert Ellis (Edna Mae Romine) Dean, John Arlie (Beulah Lee Collins) Carter.

He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Dennis (Samantha) Dean of Kannapolis, NC, & his fur baby “Patches”. Siblings: Sandra Dean Copeland of Lakeland, FL, Carolyn (Ernest) Houchin & Jeffrey Dean of Murfreesboro, TN, Robert Dean & Curtis Dean of Auburndale, FL, Nephews; Joey, Kevin, Brian, Casey, Andrew & Niece; Amy. Former spouses; Julie (Knapp) Davis, Joanie (Dudley) Dean & Mitzi (Martin) Dean.

He lived in Polk County, FL until the age of 40. He then moved to Piney Flats, TN in 1998, he resided in the Johnson City, TN area for the final 25 years of his life. James graduated from Cosmetology school in 1998. Upon moving to TN, he opened up his own salons- James Dean Hair Design and Professional Salon Suites.

James was a very active and proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. James had a servant's heart and truly loved working with others in recovery. James touched the lives of countless individuals and was a blessing to all those he came in contact within the recovery community. He will be truly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
His last selfless act on earth was donating his body to ETSU, Quillen College of Medicine, Anatomical Gift Program.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 28th at 12pm. The Celebration of Life will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Bruton Smith Bldg.