Jerry Wayne Dean, 72, of Tioga, Texas was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Jerry was born on February 2, 1949 in Celina, Texas to William Matthew and Mary Ann (Williford) Dean.  He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. He continued his service by working and retiring from the US Postal Service.  Jerry loved the outdoors, he enjoyed mowing lawns, gardening, working in his flower beds and picking up pecans.  Jerry was always busy with something, whether it was being outdoors or working on his home.

He is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Gilstrap of Tioga; daughter, Jamie Sims and husband, William of The Woodlands; grandchildren, Jeremy Gilstrap, Jacob John, Timothy Clark, Bill Sims III and wife Crissy, Brynn James and husband, Zachary, Christian Sims, Brooklyn Sims, great-grandchild, Jace Sims, Brother, Mike Dean, brother, William Dean, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Ann Dean, brothers, Joe Dean and Albert Dean and Sister, Hilda Jean Dean.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.