He retired from Safeway, was a Korean War Veteran and a Baptist. He was the son of the late William Dean and Elizabeth Griffin Dean.
Survivors include one son, Michael Eugene Dean of Little Rock; three daughters, Reta Ann Fagan of Malvern, Pamela Marie Everett of Bryant and Vickey Lynn Matthews of Greenbrier; one brother, Bruce Dean of Mayflower; one sister, Mary Frances King of Cabot; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Condolences(5)
Tom Spurlock
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Merle was a good man and one of my "best" friends. I will miss him. He is resting now. I am saddened at his passing and will pray for his family during this time of grief and pain.Stefanie
Bee branch, AR Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Thank you pawpaw for all the wonderful years I will miss you deeply! The most special times that I had with you was to see the smile on your face when I walked in to see you and you never knew what I was going to bring you when I came! I just wish I could hear you say I love you one more time and see you smile! I love you paw pawStefanie
ps . Your balloons are on the way just for you! And no I don't think your three!!!!
Michelle Green
Mayflower, AR Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Papaw we have spent many times together and I would trade any of them. Many nights of me making you watch Purple Rain and The never ending story hahaha I knew you rather watch anything but that,but you watched anyway because you love me. After I grew up and had my own family I didnt come to visit you like I should have,I got all wrapped up in being a mom and for that I am truely sorry. I never got to say goodbye to you and tell you how much I love you but I do! More then you will ever know. I love you and you will always be a part of meSavahana Everett
Bryant, AR Tuesday, September 28, 2010 May you rest in peaceJames Everett Jr.
Bryant, AR Tuesday, September 28, 2010 I cherish all the wonderful memories pawpaw Dean. Love you always JR