of Greenbrier, AR
February 9, 1925 - February 10, 2017
Reeder Harold Dean, 92, of Greenbrier, went to be with The Lord Friday February 10, 2017. He was born February 9, 1925 in Tyronza, AR to the late John Robert and Nora O' Dell Dean. Mr. Dean was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Dean, two brothers, Vernon Dean and John (Dick) Dean, sisters, Earlene Robins and Melba Hall.
Reeder ''Paps'' was of the Baptist Faith and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a farmer and carpenter, who loved gardening. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Reeder is survived by his son, Robert Dean (Kim) of Vilonia, sisters, Ollie Vee Bolden of Conway, Jeanie Tacker of Greenbrier, brother, John Dean, grandchildren, Jennifer Bush and Jeff Dean of Greenbrier, great-grandchildren, Avery Bush, Austin Bush and Kooper Dean, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 9am Tuesday, February 14th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with funeral services following at 10am. Bro. Eddie Kelso and George Leding will be officiating. Burial will follow at Republican Cemetery in Greenbrier. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Robbins, Jerry Robbins, Keith Dean, Whit Dean, Phil Tacker, Jr., and Tim Tacker. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Grady Dean, David Dean, Gene Hall, Con Hall, and Keenan Wallace.
To the family of Reeder Dean,
I am so sorry to hear about Reeder's passing along. Reeder and I work together with my dad, Andy Seiter very many years ago. I always remember his stories of farming back in Poinsett County, the trips he and his buddies would take to California and the Detroit area to work picking cotton and in the auto plants during Arkansas winters when there was not much to do on the farm. He used to talk about his days in the Army and being stationed on an island in the Philippines where not much happened. He talked of the day a Japanese plane flew over the island. Reeder said they were all so surprised, they weren't able to get to their gun stations to shoot at the plane! I think about him often and wish I'd taken the time to visit more. May he rest in peace.
Only met you dad a couple of times when you were cutting wood or when I would ride by him in the garden by your house , but we was always had a friendly conversastion. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
We are praying for your family in this time of loss. May God comfort each of you during your sorrow. We hope the warm memories you have of the wonderful man Reeder was will bring you comfort in the days to come.
Those of us who are family have such wonderful memories of Uncle Reeder. He never had anything but kind words. He will be missed.
What can we say? Such fond memories of being up on the hill with Uncle Reeder and Aunt Ann. Always joking, having fun, telling stories, laughing, won't be the same without Uncle Reeder. Ever since I married Jerry, I always felt from day one how well I was received into the Dean Family. Not just from Uncle Reeder or Aunt Ann, but from all the Dean siblings and their spouses. You made me feel so welcome into a huge family of great people. Prayers for all of you; a great Reunion is going on in Heaven, we will all see our loved ones one day! Imagine the hugs and stories they are telling. We love you all. RIP Uncle Reeder, until we see you again.
Robert Dean, sorry to hear about loss of your dad. I will be praying for you and your family.
I so enjoyed our visit at the mountain few weeks ago and the stories you shared of your family playing music.
We will all miss you. We will take care of those grand babies for you. Love you Paps. The Bush family
Dear Robert and family, do sorry for your loss. Prayers...love yall