Earl D. Dean, age 75, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Piedmont Medical Center in Stockbridge, Georgia. Earl was a wonderful, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. After 36 years of service Earl retired from General Motors and started a new career with the Clayton County Sheriff's Department where he continued to work until his death. He is survived by his loving wife Beatrice Dean, daughter, Kim Gibson, sons, Tony Dean, Gary, Jones, Dan Cearly and Jim Cearly, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am at McDonough First Assembly of God Church in McDonough, Georgia where Bea and Earl attended regularly. Pastor Steve Snider will officiate. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com. Woodstock Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 770-926-3107