Mr. Jammie L. Dean

DEAN, Mr. Jammie L. - Age 86, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Living Joy Memory - Flushing, MI. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Dean will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to receive friends. Mr. Jammie Lee Dean was born August 27, 1929 in Chipley, Georgia, the 7th son of Joe and Alice (Ross) Dean. He attended Chipley Public Schools and accepted the Lord at an early age. Jammie came to Flint, Michigan in 1951 where he met and married Opaline Taylor and from this union 3 daughters were born. He retired from AC Spark Plug, a division of General Motors in 1983 and was a member of UAW Local #651. Jammie worshipped under the leadership of Pastor Havis Gabbard and Pastor Mike Tyson. He was active in the church; sung in the choir, ushered and was a Utility Man. Jammie was also Groundskeeper and transported members to and from the church. He enjoyed gardening and was meticulous about his yard. He always planted beautiful flowers. Jammie was a friend to everyone and could talk to anyone. Mr. Jammie Lee Dean leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters, Geraldine (Exico) Goodlow of Waxhaw, NC, Betty (David) Marsh of Clio, MI and Deborah Dean of Mt. Morris, MI; 4 grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelly) Marsh of Flint, Amelia Marsh of Grand Rapids, MI, Arlexia and Janean Goodlow of Waxhaw, NC; great-granddaughter, Mya Marsh of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Opaline Dean; parents, Joe and Alice Dean; 6 brothers, Willie, Cecil, Ben, Joe Nathan, Rufus and Fletcher Dean; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to express special thanks to Hilde and Dean Bonesteel, the staffs of Fostorian Assisted Living, Living Joy Memory, Hometown Health & Hospice, and Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home.

Mr. Jammie L. Dean

August 27, 1929 - November 26, 2015