Billy Wayne Dean of Bean Station, TN, entered glory on October 31, 2025. He was 80 years old. Wayne was born to Ray and Mayble Dean on April 17, 1945, in Hawkins County, and was the third of eight siblings. He married Janice Livesay in 1968 and had two children, Beverly and Jerry.

Wayne was a proud Navy veteran and Seabee, amassing more than 20 years of service between active duty and reserves. He spent most of his life in Sneedville after his active duty ended, serving as the County Court Clerk for 28 years. It is no surprise to anyone who knew Wayne that his working life was marked by both national and public service, as his indelible passion for helping others never wavered. Wayne embodied working in all things as unto the glory of the Lord by his unrivaled ethic and perseverance.

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