Dean has been married to his wife Thelma M. Crumley since Feb. 11, 1959, and they have three daughters, Cathy Byers, Jane Denny and Amy Collette.

He has been a member of Boones Creek Christian Church for over 65 years. He retired from Crumley's Auto Repair Shop after 40 years of service.

He enjoys cooking for church dinners, school groups and weddings.

He has been a member of the Dillow-Taylor staff for over 25 years.