Gary L. Dean Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary L. Dean (Buckhannon, West Virginia), who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dexter Dean and Marguerite Westfall Dean; his in-laws, Tommy and Ruth Fleming; his brothers, David Dean and Maynard Dean; his brother-in-law Joe Strouth; and his niece Vicki Jo Strouth Billie.
He is survived by: his wife Debbie Dean; his children, Shelly Skelton (Keith), Jeff Dean (Sue) and Josh Dean (Anna); his grandchildren, Taylor Tenney, Isaac Skelton (Kaitlyn), Dalton Dean, Kaylynn Dean, Brooke Dean and Grace Dean; his great grandchild Clark Tenney; his siblings, Margaret Strouth, Dwayne Dean (Vickie) and Debbie Rice (Kenny); and his siblings-in-law, Shirley Dean, Darlene Dean and Hubert Fleming (Chris). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services (940 WV-20, Buckhannon, WV 26201). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at the Kesling Mill Cemetery.
