James Dean

James Vernon Dean, 69, of Stanford, husband of Edith Dean, died July 23, 2012 in Danville.

Born May 20, 1943 in Shelby County, he was the son of the late Hollis and Clara Dean. He was a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Whirlpool and was a member of American Legion Post 346.

Survivors in addition to his wife include one son, James Vernon Dean II of Perryville; one daughter, Dana Veronica Mize of Salvisa; one brother, Tony Dean of Vinegrove; one sister, Jean Yocum of Stanford; two grandchildren, one adopted grandchild, two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.