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- Robert L. Dean, age 86, of Astatula, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, FL. He was born January 1, 1930 in Muncie, IN to Bernal and Opal Powell Dean. He graduated from Concord High, Elkhart, IN and attended the University of Tennessee. Robert retired from a career in accounting to an occupation he truly loved, farming. When the Good Lord placed Bob in Eula, TX, he found his true earthly home. He farmed in Eula from 1999-2012 and only left when health issues sent him home to family in Florida, September of 2012. Bob and his wife, Betty, attended Denton Valley Baptist Church, until he could no longer sit through services. He was a member of the Eula Lions Club and leaves behind a large loving family, many friends and neighbors and his devoted dog, Pepe. He is survived by his wife, Betty Storey Dean; sons, Craig L. and Frances King Dean, Michael A. Dean, Jeffrey P. and Rhonda Smith Dean, James E. Dean; daughters, Lisa Dean Roper and Harvey, Maralyn Dean Meadors and Bob, Katrina L. Soos and Michael; grandchildren, Brandy N. Robinson, Kevin J. Dean, Brandon M. Roper, Averie B. Roper, Ryan J. Dean, Anthony M. Soos, Nicholas W. Soos, Kaitlin B. Soos; great-grandchildren, Alexis N. Robinson, Kristen S. Robinson; sister, Donna Dean Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernal and Opal Powell Dean; granddaughter, Gennifer N. Dean; and brothers, Bernal Dean, Jr., Garland Gene Dean, and Keith D. Dean. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eula Cemetery fund c/o Rose Farmer, 5930 FM 603, Clyde, TX 79510. Interment will be at the Eula Cemetery, April 23, 2016 at 10:00AM with a Graveside Service officiated by Reverend Lewis Brewer from Denton Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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1930 - 2016 (86 years)