Bob Dean , 80, of Mont Belvieu, formerly of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Dean was born October 3, 1934, in Shelby County, to S.L. Dean and Essie May Tindol Dean. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed gardening. He was of the Protestant faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Barbara Eppes Dean of Mont Belvieu

Children:
Bobby Hugh Dean Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Center
Tommy Dean and wife, Zettie, of Center
Vickie Smith and husband, Sammy, of Hardin

Sister-in-law: Laretta Dean of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Mary Jo Phillips of Huxley
Barbara Jean Ross of Center

Grandchildren:
Bobby Hunter Dean
Brandy Dean
Dr. Carmon Roberts and husband, Darren
Jeff Smith and wife, Ashley
Kristi Mullins and husband, Jake

Great Grandchildren:
Case Ryan Roberts
David Warthen
Landon Smith
Justin Smith
Cheyenne Mullins
Baby Mullins on the way

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: S.L. Dean and Essie Mae Tindol Dean
Brother: Bib Dean
Brothers-in-law:
Dan Phillips
Billy Don Ross

Pallbearers will be Sammy Furlow, Keith Evers, Randy Joe Dean, Bobby Hunter Dean, Jeff Smith, Jake Mullins, Sammy Smith and Eric Lane.