William E. Dean transitioned to live with his Lord on October 17, 2023. Mr. Dean was born to William Edward and Kahran Severa Dean on May 29, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan, and gave his life to Christ at an early age. William attended school in the Lansing School District, graduating from Lansing Sexton High School, and married his beloved wife, Dyann, on November 2, 1984.

After attending on year at Michigan State University, Mr. Dean joined the United States Army and served over four years as a Helicopter pilot and instructor (Department of Tactics, Fort Rucker, AL), including two one-year tours of duty in the Republic of South Vietnam. Mr. Dean earned several medals (the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 23 Oak Leaf Clusters) and was honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CW2).

After leaving the Army, Mr. Dean continued his education earning five associate degrees from Lansing Community College (all Cum Laude) and a bachelor's degree with dual majors (Management and Marketing) from Northwood University (Magna Cum Laude) in Midland, MI. Mr. Dean was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society.

Mr. Dean was a member of Pentecostal Church of God in Christ (Elder Larry M. Trice, Sr.) and served as head usher at Living Word Outreach Church (Pastors Chuck and Ruth McGill) and Abundant Gace Faith Church (Pastors Louis Dixon, Sr. and Pamela Dixon).

Mr. Dean was preceded in death by: his parents, William and Kahran Dean; step-mother, Elizabeth Dean; grandparents, John and Brunella (Nellie) Tyler and Willie and Annie Murray; granddaughter, Aujanei Wilson; and sister, Kahran Dean.

Mr. Dean leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 38 years, Dyann Dean; brother, Gregory Dean; his daughters, LaTesha Clemons, Taneisha (Moses) Hobbs, and Olyvia Dean; grandchildren, William Allen, Lurritian Caulk, Shawn Clemons, and Daisa Clemons; great-granddaughters, Amaya Allen, Makayla Allen, and Patience Caulk; nephews, DeWayne Washington, George Washington, and Michael Dean; several great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends, including John Parks, George Reddin, Terry Collins; and very special friend Arthur "Tisom" Thomas.

Arrangements for Mr. Dean are as follows: