Homer “Stan” Dean Jr.Ringgold

Homer Stanton “Stan” Dean, Jr., of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2025, after a 17-year long battle with cancer. Through every challenge, he remained positive and resilient, leaning on his faith and sense of humor to uplift those around him.

Stan was born November 13, 1954, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, to the late Homer Stanton Dean, Sr., and Edna Earle Earwood Dean. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 1972, and recently retired after a 35-year career in mechanical engineering from Lincoln Electric Automation (formerly Tennessee Rand).

He was a faithful member of Peavine Baptist Church and previously New Liberty Baptist Church, where he served in many roles. He also coached girls' softball for many years, through which he built lifelong friendships with his players, their families, and fellow coaches.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dianna Cooke Dean; step-mother, Verlene Howell Dean Pope, of Summerville, GA; children, Pamela Dean of Hickory, NC, Jeremy (Stephanie) Dean of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and Kayla Dean (Sean) Grubb of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Colton, Sydney, Brynn, Eli, and Aubrey; step-brother Steve (Ann) Choate, of Ringgold, GA; aunt, Shirley (Dale) Johnston, of Chattanooga, TN; and many other cherished relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Dean; daughter, Kimberly Dean; uncles, J.C. and Roy Dean; and aunts, Derrell Lee Dean and Bea Deck.
The family wishes to extend a special word of gratitude to the many doctors and staff who made it possible for Stan to live a long and fulfilling life with his loved ones.

The family will receive friends on Thursday 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral at Wilson Funeral Homes Wallis – Stewart Chapel, Ringgold. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Homes Wallis – Stewart Chapel with Rev. Danny Henson officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Spring Cemetery in Walker County, GA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mission: Dignity (Guidestone) (guidestone.org/Mission-Dignity)
or The Kidney Cancer Association (kidneycancer.org). Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes Wallis – Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Georgia.