Raymond Earl Dean

July 14, 1944 - February 23, 2022

Raymond Earl “Dizzy” Dean, 77, of Greene County, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at his home surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of North Greene High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Bibleview Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon in the church. Raymond was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed listening and singing his gospel music. He worked at Enka in Morristown for almost 40 years. He is survived by a very special lady in his life: Mabel Dean; children: Becky Barnes, Teresa Cansler (Chris Taylor), Crystal Hinkle (Rex), and Timmy Dean (Lynn); grandchildren: Josh Pitts (Shea), Shelly Barnes (Brady), Beverly Barnes (Derek), Kylie McEntyre (Josh), Dustin McCravey (Nancy), Chris McCravey (Heather), Cory Dean, Gaige Cochran, Angel Libby, William Cansler, Joey Cansler, Amber Hinkle (Derek), Abby Hinkle (Skylar), and Allen Ivey; great-grandchildren: Tatum, Emmie, Piper, Xander, Korbin, Kylie, JoJo, Breein, Aiden, Jayden, Bryson, Lexi, Patrick, Gracie, Luke, Khloey, Kolby, Lane, Gannon, K.K., and Grayson; sisters: Brenda Swatzell (Johnny), Martha Gaby, EmmaLee Pierce, Linda Lane (Jackie); brothers: Danny Dean (Jean) and Tommy Dean; and sister-in-law: Jewell Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hickman and Mildred Dean; brothers: Lonnie, Robert, and Bill Dean; sister: Susie Turner (Cecil); brother-in-law: Billy Fred Pierce; son-in-law: Randy Barnes. The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church, 390 Forest Road, Mosheim, TN. Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. John Ricketts and the Rev. Travis Winstead officiating. The Greene County Honor Guard will convey military honors.