Edward Lovell Dean Obituary
We announce the death of Edward Lovell Dean (Madison, Virginia), who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Edward will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Lovell Dean to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Lovell Dean Sr. and Maggie Castle Dean; and his brother Butch Dean. He is survived by: his wife Anne Nichol Dean; his children, Stuart Dean (Cynthia), Corey Dean (Heather), Maggie Breeden (Ben) and Paula Knight (Travis); his grandchildren, Isabella Dean, Lorelei Dean, Madeline Dean, Emily Dean, Josh Dean, Dean Breeden, Bryce Breeden, Thomas Knight and Tenley Knight; and his brother Phillip Dean (Lynn) of Richmond.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Madison County High School (68 Mountaineer Ln, Madison, VA 22727). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
He was one of the founders of Hoover Ridge Park and served on the Board of Directors of the James and Frankie Carpenter Foundation, including as its president.
