Merle Eugene Dean

Merle Eugene Dean, 80, of Malvern, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Malvern. He was born September 24, 1930 in Lake Village. 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. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, with burial in Enon Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.