2571 Obit of Dean, Carl A (d500) - Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Wanda Purcell 14 Oct 2001 Return to Roger Mills Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/rogermills/rogermills.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Surnames: Dean, Hart, Garrison, Wells, Hester, Hatchett Funeral rites for Carl Albert Dean were conducted Friday, November 18, 1949 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hammon High School auditorium Rev. Albert T. Rent, a Pentecostal Holiness minister, officiated. He was assisted in the services by Rev. Ray Smee Brethren in Christ minister at Red Star. Charles G. Morris, State Examiner and Inspector, was present and made an inspiring talk, representing 1800 stare and county officials, who wished to rexpress their last respects to their friend, Carl A. Dean. Burial was in the Red Star cemetery, southwest of Leedey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Casket bearers were L.L. Males, Clarence Redden, J.B. Austin, Truman Farmer, Joe B. Lamb and Jodie S. Moad. Flower girls were Von Nelle Stubblefield, Cosette Turner, Joan Ackley, Alcie Marie Switzer, Doris Bottom, Nellie and Cora Sherwood, Voncille Pritchard and Jo Marily Clark. Calr Albert Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dean; was born on June 18, 1897 at Antoch, in Garvin County, Oklahoma, and departed this life on November 16, 1949, at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 3 days. He moved to the Union Center community in 1900 with his parents, who homesteaded where the present Dean home is located. He was united in marriage to ada Hart on March 18, 1917 at Leedey, Oklahoma. To this union were born seven children, three girls and four boys. Carl A. Dean was a very prominent farmer-ranchewr and community builder. He was elected Vounty Commissioner of Roger Mills County Second District in 1931. He was holding this position at the time of his death. The past year he has served as president of the County Commissioners Association of Oklahoma. He was a Chaarter member of the Clinton Production Credit Association, and had served as President. of the Association the past 14 years. Carl's life was a living monumento every man and woman with who he associated. His unselfishness, honesty, thoughtfulness and kindness to all will have its influence for years to come. His obedient and consideration to his family and superiors could not be excelled. Our loss is Heaven's gain, for Carl's true life after his conversion in 1922 was always an inspiration to everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Arthur and Andy. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ada; four sons, Melvin, Ted, Pete and Junior; three daughters, Opal, Namoi and Arla, all of the home address; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Garrison, Chino, California, Mrs. J.W. Wells, Moorewood, Oklahoma, Mrs. H.H. Hester, Concord, California, Mrs. W.B. Hatchett, Maysville, Oklahoma; three brothers, Liss Dean, Concord, California; Bert Dean, Sonora, California; six grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. His passing leaves an empty place in the heart of his family, relatives and many, many friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Roger Mills Archives http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/rogermills/rogermills.html