Joseph F. Dean, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born in Washington County on March 19, 1944 to the late Otis and Audrey Dean. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Hillview Assembly of God for over 40 years. He retired from GE after 30 years of loyal service and went on to be a greeter at Wal-Mart for over 20 years. He enjoyed going to car shows and talking about cars with his friends. He was incredibly giving and never met a stranger. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and papaw.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his daughter, Holly Dean Kestler; his siblings, Faye Thomas, Inez Burns, Lois Gilliatt, Emma Clem, Billy Dean and Garth Dean and a son-in-law, Eric Kestler.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Katherine Dean; children, Joey (Shirley) Dean, Anita (Mark) Geary and Nicholas Dean; grandchildren, Mike (Melissa) Dean, Megan (Jake) Lyvers, Brandon (Alyssa) Geary, Brittany (Nick) Dean, Hanna Kestler, Mallory Kestler, Lukas Kestler, Demi Kirchner, Tyler Dean and Calaia Dean; great-grandchildren, Brayden Lyvers, Jaxon Lyvers, Micah Dean and Makayla Sauer and Baby Geary; and siblings, Nancy Ford and Cecilia (Jerry) Morris.
The family will accept guests for visitation from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Newcomer Funeral Home- Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway). A service to celebrate his life will take place at the funeral home at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
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