Said, late?  Yes.  Said with any less care/appreciation?  Absolutely not. <3  Mike was (and is) one of my favorite people.  He met needs in my life, for over a decade, for: acceptance, humor, tenderness, understanding, and predictability.  Above all, he was so very respectful to me.  In some cases where Mike couldn't show up for himself, he did emotionally/physically show up for me.  Please know that I think the world of Mike.  I use how kindly he treated me as part of the standard for how I expect others to treat me too.  Sending so much love. - Kassie <3

Michael I remember the day I had you 3lbs 6. I thought I was doing the right thing. I was young baby boy. I always wanted to tell you I love you. You will always be in my heart. Michael Ray  I 💕 you son

Mike was a good man, I couldnt have asked for a better friend. He always knew what to say to cheer you up, and just seeing him turned a bad day into a good one. Losing him will leave a hole in my heart that can never be filled. The countless good memories that he has left us will always be cherished ones. Rest easy Tater, we will see each other again one day.

     To Micheal family,  you all have my condolences.                                          
 May God continues to bless  the Dean family.  Micheal was so polite whenever he came to repair my pump; I am  going to miss his smile, he always answered my stupid questions  about my well.                                             
                                                                                                                          My sympathy ,  
                                                                                                                             Marie  Holmes



Mike! I love and miss you. Apparently our parents hung out when you were just a tater tot and I was a little thing too. Fast forward 15 years later and we meet again through my new boyfriend then at the time, one of your very best friends, Craig! Small world. I’m so happy I had the chance to get to know you as an adult and become friends going on one adventure too many sometimes. I remember one time you riding us down Wild Cherry in a new truck you got and I won’t lie, I was kinda scared. Thank you for being the first person to talk to Craig at school when he moved here. Thank you for always making me laugh and making me feel welcome and loved for who I am. I always liked hearing about all your ideas and plans you’d come up with; some of them were truly brilliant. You were the only friend at our wedding that were a whole suit! The world won’t be the same anymore. I’ll miss your laugh and Craig will too. Love to the end of time. 

Many fond memories of Mike.I named him Mike2,because my sons name is Mike also.Everytime I would call for my son Mike would respond,so i told them your Mike1(my son)and your Mike2(my other son )Mike was so sweet and respectful,My condolences to Mike2s family,what a great loss.I will never forget you Mike2.

R.I.P tater dean I love u and thank u for all the memories.!!!

He "Tater" was part of an amazing family. I always enjoyed talking with his Mom when I called about my Well or when I needed any services done at my home, she would send him over right away to take care of my Well.  He was a very intelligent young man and really cared about his work. 

Ms. Jones @ 1905


He seemed pretty laid back guy. We didn't know him well,  but always talk and joked when we did see each other. Our prayers are with his family. 

He always use to check up on me to make sure I was doing okay. I loved him so much he was like a dad to me. He helped me when I needed it so when I got back on my feet I did the same. 

Mike was the other son in my home while growing up with Aaron - just as Aaron was to Mr. Robin and "Mom" Elaine. Words of comfort for the Deans are impossible to find. It is as if the rope that binds two families still exists even though an anchor is felt to be missing. Robin and Elaine, you and Mike will always be a part of my life, and a very big part of Aaron's life. Words may escape me, but may my sympathy and heartfelt consolation, concern, and comfort, reach you during this painful time and whenever you need to rely on it.

OBITUARY

Michael "Tater" Ray Dean

January 14, 1988 – February 20, 2022

Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home

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