Michael Dean

(From Parker Mortuary)

Michael P. Dean, age 32, Joplin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 in Joplin

Michael was born August 27, 1982 in Wichita, Kansas, and attended Joplin Schools. He was a computer wiz, and was a SEO writer, and did some online marketing with AT&T. Family was extremely important to Michael, especially family gatherings where he was always the life of the party. Interacting with his family was his greatest joy. He also loved to be outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, repelling, or anything else that he could do that was exciting.

Survivors include his parents, Robert Michael "Mike" Dean and Iva Susan Millender Dean of Oronogo, Missouri; his wife, Chenoa, of the home; children, Logan Breck Dean, Brendan Michach Dean, Emmalee Nicole Tilford; step-children, Ayla Marie and Phoenix Blake Michael; his siblings: sister, Danyel Renee Warne and husband Brian, sister, Jobi Lynn George, brother, Kenneth Allen Philpott and wife Priscilla, sister, Susan Marie Edge and husband Josh, brother, John Patrick Dean; three nephews, 11 nieces, 2 great-nephews, and 1 1/2 great nieces.

Memorial services will be Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Pathways United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Miller officiating.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Michael Dean Memorial Fund at Community Bank and Trust of Joplin.