Dean was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and served in Viet Nam and Desert Storm. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Bobbi, children, Dena Marie and Jessica-Lyn, grandchildren, Breanna and Reimond, great granddaughter, Clover-Lyn and brother, C. Jack Taylor. A Celebration of his life will be held at 3 P. M. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at WEST/HURTT Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Sunday until service time. Memorials are encouraged to the VFW Post 7843, 702 E. Hwy 67, Duncanville, TX 75137 or the Charity of your Choice. Dean will be intered at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery at a later date.