Obituary for Michael Erin Dean

Mr. Michael Erin Dean, age 72, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John Erin Dean and Inez Campbell Dean.

Mr. Dean was a resident of Niceville, Florida. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Village Baptist Church in Destin, Florida. He graduated from Vincennes Junior College in Vincennes Indiana, receiving his Associates Degree. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He worked in sales in the Automotive Industry for many years. He played college Basketball. He was an avid sports fan. He fought Parkinson's bravely for 17 years. He dearly loved to spend time with his family.

Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Erin Dean and Inez Campbell Dean.

Mr. Dean is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joann Dean of Niceville, Florida; two children, Michelle Castle of Freeport, Florida and Jeff Dean of Niceville, Florida; Grandchildren, Caleb Castle and wife Andrea and Jacob Castle; one great grandchild, Kimber; one special niece and nephew, Matt Dean and Emily Marx and one brother, John Dean of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorialization will be by Cremation

In Lieu of flowers, the family ask donation be made to the Parkinson's donation at donations@michaeljfox.org .