Auther Lee Dean Obituary (1932

Funeral services for Auther Lee (Art) Dean were held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church of Wright City, with Rev. Brad Jones and Bro. Randy Watkins officiating. Art passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the age of 79. Auther Lee Dean, the son of Homer Jeff Dean and Georgia (Berry) Dean, was born May 20, 1932 in Sawyer, OK. He married Patsy Jean Bowling on February 9, 1953 in DeQueen, AR. With the exception of the 25 years he served in the United States Air Force, he was a lifetime resident of the Wright City area. Art graduated from Wright City High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force on October 8, 1952. His military career spanned a quarter century and included assignments in Texas, Alaska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Indiana, Colorado, Germany, France, and Iran. He retired from the Air Force on July 31, 1977, having attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, E-9. After his retirement, he worked for 21 years at Wright City Machining. He also enjoyed cattle ranching with his wife, Patsy. He was a 32nd degree Mason and an active member of Wright City Lodge #483, serving as Worshipful Master several times. He was a member of the Eastern Star and American Legion. He was also a board member of the McCurtain County Veterans Memorial Museum. He was affiliated with the First Assembly of God Church of Wright City. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976; his mother in 1998; a brother, Kenneth Dean in 1989; and a grandson Justin Todd Wells, in 1997. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Dean, of the home; a daughter, Linda Smith of Valliant; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Rosemary Dean of Idabel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Homer and Mildred Dean of Ashville, Ohio, and Douglas and Wynona Dean of Wills Point, Texas; grandchildren, Brandi (Dean) Williams and husband Robert of Wright City, Thomas Wells and wife Jessica of Idabel, Brian Smith and wife Holly of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and Kyle Smith and wife Tessa of Valliant; two great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Nathan Williams of Wright City; a special chosen daughter, Anne OConnell of Conifer, Colorado; and a special chosen great-grandson, Cadyn Meek of Valliant. Arrangements and burial in Moran Cemetery were under the direction of Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow, OK.Cemetery:Moran CemeteryVisitation:Monday 6-7 p.m. at Brumley Funeral HomeService:10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God in Wright City To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Auther Lee Dean, please visit our floral store.