Robert Gray Dean
March 27, 1927
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October 27, 2014
Robert Gray Dean, 87, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Scott Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1927 in Underwood, Indiana, the son of the late Delbert and Margaret Jane (Henthorne) Dean. Bob was a retired serviceman for Ferrell Gas Company in Scottsburg, Indiana where he worked for 41 years, was a former deacon and a member of New Providence Baptist Church, served as the former treasurer for New Providence Cemetery Association, was a former leader for 4H for several years and was active in the Coffee Creek Baptist Association. He was preceded in death by a two sisters, Anna Mae Kelley and Patsy Eversole and a son-in-law, Glenn Miller. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis N. (Miller) Dean; two daughters, Katherine E. Miller of Scottsburg, Indiana and Joy Annell Sabree (Jay) of Carriere, Mississippi; a son, Gregory Dean (Roberta) of Austin, Indiana; a sister, Sue Holland of Scottsburg, Indiana; five grandchildren, Leigh Funk (Tim), Robert Dean (Debbie), Patrick Sabree (Amanda), Matthew Sabree and Michael Miller; six great grandchildren, Brittany Bowles (Jordan); Chandra Dishman (Billy), Lindsey Gary (Stephen), Taylor and Macy Funk and Connor Sabree and a great great granddaughter, Alexis Gary. Memorial Contributions: To his church c/o Collins Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday, October 30, 3014 at Collins Funeral Home with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery.
From: Michael Broady
Phyllis, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Michael, Stephen & Matthew Broady
From: Angie White
Phyllis and Sue, Hi! Just saw notice on passing of Robert. Prayers and Sympathies on the passing of your loved one so dear. Angie White (Granddaughter of Lucille Shirley-Broady-Dean)
From: Linda Seaver Thompson
I am so sorry for the loss all of you are feeling. When I think about New Providence Church, my thoughts go to Bob and Phyllis. They were such "rocks" of the church. I just watched the video remembrance and as I sit here remembering those early years as neighbors and friends with Katherine; I can't help but smile. I have a lot of fond memories of time spent in their home and times we've spent at church. There were hay rides, picnics,Christmas carolling, live nativities (standing for hours and freezing) and lots of eating! Bob was such a shepherd of the church, a loving husband and father and a friend. He will be missed here on earth, but heaven is rejoicing.
From: Brenda McNeely
To the family of Bob Dean. I just seen where Bob passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Bob. He always had a smile on his face when I seen him. I watched the video of all the pictures of his life. He was a handsome man with a beautiful wife and family. I always thought, he and my uncle Alton Hall looked alike.
From: Marita (Robbins) Nowling
My sympathies to the family of Bob Dean. I just watched the video and what great memories. When I think of New Providence, I always think of Bob & Phyllis Dean. Your family touched my life in so many ways, driving around in your car with Joy for newspaper drives at the church, coming to your house after church, etc. A great man who will be missed my many! Marita (Robbins) Nowling
From: Buff & Carol Gardner
Sorry to hear of Bob`s passing. He was a great guy and always a good supporter of our Warrior Basketball teams during my tenure as Athletic Director at Scottsburg High. He will be missed by many. Please know that your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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