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Ellis Dean
January 27, 1946 - July 16, 2022

Ellis “Red” Dean of Trumann, AR, departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 76 years, 5 months and  19 days.  He was born Sunday, January 27, 1946 in Parkin, AR and lived the last 28 years in Trumann. Red was an oil field worker and tractor mechanic who loved his family especially his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Dean; three brothers, James, Elmer, and Elbert Dean; six sisters, Lorine Beatrice Wilson, Clara May Garlock, Evelyn Uhles, Margaret Dean, Ruby Ellis Wimberly, and Verna Alta Griffin; and his parents, Ernest and Elsie May Bell Dean.       He is survived by one son, Richard (Arleen) Dean of Lompoc, CA; one daughter, Katherine Machelle Sauceda of Santa Maria, CA; two brothers, Harold Dean of Maricopa, CA and Edward Joe Dean of Taft, CA; two sisters, Loretta Free of Bethany, LA and Joyce Edith Queen of Maricopa, CA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.      All services will be held in Wadena, Minnesota under the direction of Karvonen Funeral Home.           In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, face masks or other facial covering is optional. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Donna Wilkerson (Dean), Posey CA says
    July 23, 2022

    I’m very saddened that you left this world too soon! I haven’t gotten to see you in years, & I wish I could’ve seen you before you went to your resting place! I know that you are not in any pain now, & that’s a good thing! Rest In Peace! Love You Uncle Red, & I will always remember the fun times my dad, mom, & my brothers had with you! Love Donna

  2. Sherry Stewart, Bay Arkansas says
    July 21, 2022

    Red, no one knows what I feel on my heart for you accept me you and God and that's all that really matters. You will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. I love you Red and I always will and the promise I made to you and God will always remain true. You will be the last man I'll ever love unconditionally. God bless you and rest in the sweet arms of Jesus until we meet again.

  3. Loretta L. Free, Shreveport, La. says
    July 21, 2022

    My beloved brother Ellis Samuel (Red) Dean We are missing you & will always remember you as the kindest caring brother, father & husband. But we know you are with the love of your life your sweet angel Joanne as you would tell everyone you knew & met. Give our mother, father, sisters & brothers a big hug for us all. We feel more at peace knowing you knew your lord Jesus Christ in heaven. Rest in peace dearest brother. We will see you soon in Jesus' name amen.

  4. Loretta L. Free, Shreveport, La. says
    July 21, 2022

    My dearest sweet brother we will miss you so much, but we know you are with our lord in heaven & you sweet wife Joanne & all your loved ones. I will remember you as being the kindest caring & fiving & forgiving man God created, a loving brother, father to us all. May you rest in peace my beloved brother we all love you & will see you someday soon my brother.

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