I’m sorry for your loss. Dean was kind and gentle soul. We had funny and pleasant times when he came into my store.

Dean is and was a great man and a great neighbor.  He was my neighbor for about 10 years.  He was always there to help answer a question about a project I was doing or to give great advice on something I was having trouble with.  He took the time to help me build a concrete slab for my shed.  He knew exactly what he was doing and, like always, I learned a lot from him.
Dean would come over a couple Saturday evenings in the winter months when I would have an outdoor fire with some of the other neighbors.  We would always sit around the fire for several hours just talking about everything and nothing.  We would all just be there to have a good time, catch up, and tell stories from our past.
It would always amaze me when Dean would be trimming the yard in bare feet or would walk across the blazing hot street to my house in the middle of the summer with no shoes on.  Dean was always tough and he was a fighter.  Even when he could only whisper, we had a couple of good, short talks even in the last couple of weeks.  I will miss you Dean.  I will miss seeing you walk the dog.  I will just miss knowing I can't walk over, knock on your door, and just ask you a question.  I am glad you are no longer in pain.  Miss you.....

Dean was like the uncle I never had. The man was caring, kind, wise, and always had your back. Me and Dean always got along with no issues. I always observed how much he took care of everyone around him. Working with him for 5 years you can see how much he put his heart into his job. He was a person worth having in your life. I’m thankful to have the chance to work with such an amazing person as him. May he rest in peace.

I only had the pleasure of knowing Dean a short time. He was a huge help to me in my transition to Florida from Missouri. Dean Harris is a very well respected name in the community, especially by the customers he acquired over the years that became his friends. My heartfelt condolences go out to his beloved wife Jackie whom he talked about every day as well as all of Deans close friends and family.  Fly high Dean. I bet you are catching a ton of fish up in heaven. RIP friend. 

Kevin Ross

We first met Dean as our neighbor and have become friends. Will never forget his smile and willingness to help pretty much anyone. If ever in a gunfight would definitely want him on your side. Basically that means that you could always count on him. We will forever cherish our memories that have been created and never forget  him.  We will truly miss him and again that smile.

So very sad to hear of Dean’s passing. He was always so sincere, genuine, helpful and friendly to us and our family.  He will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers and our deepest condolences to his wife and family 🙏

Jackie. I’m am so sorry for your loss.  I am still waiting for his Avalanche to come rumbling down the road to work.  Dean was a great coworker and the only one I could share fishing stories and what gun show we went to.  Dean was probably the friendliest guy I knew and it showed with his customers who break down in tears when they hear the sad news.  To DeanO, I still don’t believe your gone.  At least I don’t gag anymore watching you drink those green shakes.  I Love You Buddy. Until we meet again.

Deano, 
As I sit here to write this message I am just heartbroken by your passing.  In October when I visited you and Jackie I watched you and talked with you and was amazed at your grit to fight the disease. You still maintain your sweet self by making me coffee in the morning and making sure I was comfortable visiting. 
The memories that flood my mind of you are what keep me smiling.  What a great guy you were. I will miss you so much and I promise to look after my cousin. May you rest in peace! 
Love you Deano

Uncle dean was one of the coolest uncles around and he will be deeply missed by all

My Dearest Dean, you are my heart and soul , what an amazing man  you are, you always had my back, your love is unconditional , your the kindest most understanding man, you took such good care of me, I’m so grateful for all the sacrifices you made for us,… Happy 30th Anniversary my Love, you will live in my heart forever, rest in peace in Jesus’s loving arms , with all our family in heaven,  one day we will be together again , please send me winks from heaven, I love and miss you with all my heart and soul, rest in Peace my Love

Dean was our friend first, then our coworker at the Dealership. He had loyal customers that respected and trusted him; they miss him greatly. On Saturdays, I loved to joke around with Dean, asking him if we were going to order Chinese for lunch… he Did Not like Chinese.. MSG’s.. and he would always laugh and say Nooooo! Dean had a heart of gold and will be miss so very much.

My favorite memories of Dean were back in 2002 when I lived with Jackie and Dean at their home in Englewood. Dean would come home from work, change into his comfy clothes and head to his garage workshop to tinker with his fishing gear.  He was so helpful and knew how to fix anything.  On the weekends we would all go out on his boat or to the beach to rest near the ocean. He was always making us laugh. He was so pleasant to be around and he was a great role model for my kids and the perfect husband for my amazing best friend, Jackie. We will miss you, Dean.  Hope to see you in Heaven, old buddy.

Thanksgiving Day with family in Lake Wales . So happy for the memories we all shared together!

My sister and her husband Dean have shared many lovely memories with us. Dean was always ready to lend a helping hand and was a great brother in law to us always.

Uncle Dean you will be missed!!! Gone way too soon!!! ❤️

I met Dean as a customer when we moved to Florida eight years ago.

 As anyone who has met Dean will tell you he didn’t have customers. He had friends that trusted him and he would do everything in his power to get it right. ..It was that simple to him.

Dean was a man of integrity, love of family and he knew his place with lord. His bright spirit will be carried on through all of us who knew him. Truly a great man!

Rest in peace my friend.

Patrick McCoy

I first met Dean in 2007 working at Charlotte Honda I called him super d for all the energy he gave off never saw him upset or unable to handle any situation gone to soon but in the heavens with almighty god rest in peace brother

I would call him DeanO was his name O at least once a day. I have great memories of laughing and joking with Dean. He was a fighter and a very hard worker. May he rest in peace with all his family, friends, and animals that have past.

I have known Dean for about 20 years. I worked with him at Charlotte Honda. He would give his shirt to a complete stranger. He was the greatest guy, kindest guy I think I’ve ever known when I first moved to Florida. He taught me a thing or two about saltwater fishing gone too soon. Rest in peace.

A great man and friend. I enjoyed working with him, so sad he left us that quickly. My prayers to all of his family.  He will be missed deeply.

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Dean Harris Jr.

1 August, 1965 – 14 November, 2023

Lemon Bay Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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