I'm so sorry to hear about Carl's passing.  I just talked about him this week to someone from Dunn.  I worked with Carl in Burke County and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  Carl was a true professional and I learned so much from him.  He always had time to give me and I really appreciated it.  We had a cracker jack staff in Burke County.  My thoughts go out to Jamie and the family.

Barry Reed

Carl was a special family member to the Dean's He helped get the Christmas get-to-gethers for many years. We will miss him dearly. We are sooo thankful for Amy and her family thank you for being there for Jamie. Love from his cousins.

Jamie, Mrs. Dean & Family:
I had the pleasure of knowing Carl and working with him often since he became the City Manager in Dunn. I join Carl's many friends in local government in sending sincere condolences. His fellow city & county managers elected him to be president of their association, and I am sorry he did not get to enjoy that opportunity. He was a great manager and good friend. I know he was a great and caring father.

Jamie Rose and Nell, you have been in my prayers. My deepest sympathies to you. Carl was a special friend in Dunn.

My heart goes out to Jamie & the rest of the Dean family.  Jamie, your father loved you so much. May your memories help you through the days & years to come.

Jane, Bill, Brooke and Ms. Nell, we are so very sorry for this sudden loss in your family.  Please know that we are lifting you all up in prayer.  Much love to you, Barbara and Mike Inabinett

We met Carl, Bess and Jaime in Clarksville. They quickly became dear friends. Carl was a wonderful man and we will truly miss him.

Carl was a good friend during our time at ASU. I pray that God brings comfort to his family and that we all keep the memories of this good man in our hearts.

We first met Carl in the early 1980's when he came to Clarksville to be our Town Manager. We certainly enjoyed him being here and missed him when he left. Our sympathies to his family.

Carl was great friend and mentor from our college days at ASU. His wonderful personality was an inspiration for us all

I will remember Carl from high school and from our time together at Appalachian.  Although I hadn't seen him in many years, I kept up with him through our mutual friend, Tim Fleming, and I know what a fine business man, husband, and father he had become.  I am heartbroken at this sudden loss, and I send my love and prayers to Carl's daughter and family.

A great loss to the management profession, to Holly Springs and those of us left behind. Carl was a mentor and friend. 

County Manager, Harnett County

On behalf of the members of Appalachian State's Sigma Phi Epsilon Xi Chapter, Carl will be deeply missed by his many friends.  He was one of our organization's most respected and well thought of members.  

A gentleman in every sense of the word.    

Rick Foster
Boone, NC

I am saddened by the passing of this wonderful man.  My sincere and most affectionate love I send to his daughter, Jamie, sister, Jane and mother, Nell.
May his family , friends and co-workers find comfort in precious memories.

His cousin, Emma Ann

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As you cope during his difficult time "may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father..comfort your hearts". (2 Thess 2:16,17)

Carl was my boss at Burke County; he was so understanding during a difficult time in my life.  He was a mentor and friend.  I will always have fond memories of Carl and Bess.  Thoughts and prayers for the family.

We are deeply saddened.  We'll miss seeing our Commerce Street neighbor sitting on his front porch rocker on warm summer weekends; Carl was wonderful and kind with a great sense of humor.  Our thoughts are with Jamie and his family.

Carl was a wonderful boss and friend. But most of all he was an awesome Dad. Jamie was the light of his life. When asked about her he would light up. She was the best of him and was proud to say so. He will be sadly missed at Town Hall but his laughter will ring in the halls for many years to come. Rest in peace Carl your job here is now done and you have arrived home.

Carl and I were friends here in Clarksville where he was our town manager. Our prayers go out to Jamie and the rest of his family.

 Carl & I were friends when he lived in Greenville in the early 1980's.  Thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and the rest of his family.

Carl was a great city manager and a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jamie and all the  family and with all his friends in Holly Springs. May God find peace and give you comfort in his new life. Words cannot express my sorrow for his loss. He was a great man and I've been blesssed by knowing him since our days together at ASU. Once you became his friend, you were a friend for life. A wonderful public servant, who loved his family, his God and his Town and his friends. Good bye dear friend.

We are so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. He will be missed by family, friends and the people he served. Our thoughts and prayers will be with his family.

There are no words to express the loss I feel and I know there are so many others who feel the pain of having lost a dear friend, mentor and wonderful person.  You knew municipal government like the back of your hand and I never questioned your expertise.  The City of Dunn lost a great manager when you left for Holly Springs and you certainly moved mountains when you got there:) 

I'm gonna miss you my friend.  You were the best boss ever and more than a boss..you have been a longtime friend and will always remain in my heart.  We all had some great times together during the years and your friendship was a treasure. May God Bless your Mom and Jaime.

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with Carl's family.

Carl Dean will be missed by thousands of people who work for the Town and or live in Holly Springs as I'm sure in many other areas he lived & worked during his lifetime. He was so good at bringing a smile into the room. I've had the great pleasure of calling him Boss 2007 - 2012 and then respected friend & leader. He was an extraordinary and  well loved man, anyone who met or knew him would never forget him. Rest in Peace Carl Dean. May comfort, peace and love surround your family and all who mourn your great loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I am still in shock....Carl was not just a City Manager in the City of Dunn but someone who was compassionate and always had an open door policy.  I truly loved working with him!!  He will be missed!! 

City of Dunn Finance Department

OBITUARY

Carl Grover Dean

October 30, 1956 – May 2, 2013

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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