Columbus Wilford Dean, Sr

     Columbus Wilford Dean, Sr., age 80, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

     Mr. Dean was born in Blackstone, Virginia to the late Samuel and Willia Mae Hooper Dean.  He was preceded in death by parents, son, Columbus W. Dean Jr., and brother, David Lee Dean.  Mr. Dean was a member of the National Guard and a member of White Creek Baptist Church.

     Survivors include wife, Nannie Dean, Cleveland; sons and daughters in law, William Clay and Tanya Dean and John Orvil and Lisa Dean, all of Cleveland; grandchildren, Natasha and Chase Youngblood, Haley and Charlie Newman, Hannah Dean, and Morgan Dean; great-grandchildren, Clara Youngblood, Dean Youngblood, Scarlett Youngblood, Tucker Newman, and Tanner Newman; brothers and sister in law, Robert E. and Gloria Dean, and Darrell and Shirley Dean; and sister in law, Billie Joe Dean.

     Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at White Creek Baptist Church.  The Rev. Lewis Fortner, Rev. Joel Shadburn, and Rev. Gary English will officiate. Burial will follow in the White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

     The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund: 1470 Webster Lake Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 or Gideons International White County Camp: PO Box 946 Cleveland, GA 30528.

     Online condolences may be made at barrettfh.com.

     Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.