John Mark Dean, age 70, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 8, 2013 at Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

John Mark Dean was born May 29, 1943 in Denver, Colorado the son of John Okley and Hazel Lorena (Coker) Dean. He was one of seven sons. John was saved at the age of 16, and attended New Hope Baptist Church of Clinton. He worked for the First Presbyterian Church as a custodian for 25 years before he became ill. John loved reading, painting, fishing, telling stories and playing on the computer. He also enjoyed watching movies and listening to classical music.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, William, James, Stanley, Gerald Dean; one grandson, Joshua Lee Dean; daughter-in-law, Kathrine M. Dean, and two nieces.

Survivors include his son, Mark Wayne Dean of Clinton, Missouri; ex-wife and companion Bertha Lisetta Dean of Clinton, Missouri; brother, Charles R. Dean of Blue Springs, Missouri; and one grandson, Joseph Neal Boone Dean. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.