NORMAN LOUIS DEAN WENDELL － Norman Louis Dean, 66, of 2300 Eagle Rock Road, died early Monday morning, December 6, 1999 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born September 3, 1933 in Wendell. His parents were Grace Talton and Graham Dean. He was affiliated for many years with Graham Dean and Son and Northside Tobacco Warehouse and in the last 12 years worked in real estate. He was active in the community serving on the Wendell Town Board and serving as Mayor-Protem of Wendell. He served fire chief of the Wendell Holmes Fire Department and was instrumental in the forming of Wendell Rescue Squad, the first volunteer squad in Wake County, serving many years as Chief. He was also instrumental in the formation of many of the other volunteer rescue squads of Wake County. He was recognized by Governor Jim Hunt in 1983 as one of North Carolina Volunteers of the year. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999 at Wendell Baptist Church. Burial, Greenmount Cemetery. Surviving: wife, Dolores Odom Dean; daughters, Donna D. Parrish and her husband, Mike Parrish of Chandler, AZ, Susan D. Hilliard and her husband, V.J. Hilliard of Wendell; grandchildren, Jonathan and Ashley Parrish, Sarah, Wesley and Alex Hilliard; sister, Emily Henderson of Rocky Mount; aunts, Mary Bass of Lucama, Myatt Carlton of Charlotte; father-in-law, Edward Odom of Murfreesboro, as well as many friends and family. Family will receive relatives and friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home, 2300 Eagle Rock Road, Wendell, NC 27591. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Fourth Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605 or to Wendell Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 84, Wendell, NC 27591. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 07 Dec, 1999 Page 18 Obituary for NORMAN LOUIS DEAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Norman Louis Dean, a prominent community leader in Wendell, North Carolina, passed away on 6 December 1999 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was recognized as a North Carolina Volunteer of the Year in 1983 and played a key role in establishing the Wendell Rescue Squad and other volunteer rescue squads in Wake County. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Norman Louis Dean's funeral was held on 9 December 1999 at Wendell Baptist Church. He was laid to rest at Greenmount Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary WENDELL Norman Louis Dean, 66, of 2300 Eagle Rock Road, died early Monday morning, 6 December 1999 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born 3 September 1933 in Wendell. His parents were Grace Talton and Graham Dean. He was affiliated for many years with Graham Dean and Son and Northside Tobacco Warehouse and in the last 12 years worked in real estate. He was active in the community serving on the Wendell Town Board and serving as Mayor Protem of Wendell. He served as fire chief of the Wendell Holmes Fire Department and was instrumental in the forming of Wendell Rescue Squad, the first volunteer squad in Wake County, serving many years as Chief. He was also instrumental in the formation of many of the other volunteer rescue squads of Wake County. He was recognized by Governor Jim Hunt in 1983 as one of North Carolina's Volunteers of the Year. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, 9 December 1999 at Wendell Baptist Church. Burial, Greenmount Cemetery. Surviving: wife, Dolores Odom Dean; daughters, Donna D. Parrish and her husband, Mike Parrish of Chandler, AZ, Susan D. Hilliard and her husband, V.J. Hilliard of Wendell; grandchildren, Jonathan and Ashley Parrish, Sarah, Wesley and Alex Hilliard; sister, Emily Henderson of Rocky Mount; aunts, Mary Bass of Lucama, Myatt Carlton of Charlotte; father-in-law, Edward Odom of Murfreesboro, as well as many friends and family. Family will receive relatives and friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 December 1999 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home, 2300 Eagle Rock Road, Wendell, NC 27591. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Fourth Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605 or to Wendell Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 84, Wendell, NC 27591. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Norman Louis Dean | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 66 years | | Birth | 3 September 1933; Wendell, North Carolina | | Death | 6 December 1999; Wendell, North Carolina | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Norman Louis Dean | Decedent | Wendell, North Carolina | | Dolores Odom Dean | Spouse | Wendell, North Carolina | | Donna D. Parrish | Child | Chandler, Arizona | | Susan D. Hilliard | Child | Wendell, North Carolina | | Jonathan Parrish | Grandchild | Chandler, Arizona | | Ashley Parrish | Grandchild | Chandler, Arizona | | Sarah Hilliard | Grandchild | Wendell, North Carolina | | Wesley Hilliard | Grandchild | Wendell, North Carolina | | Alex Hilliard | Grandchild | Wendell, North Carolina | | Emily Henderson | Sibling | Rocky Mount, North Carolina | | Mary Bass | Aunt | Lucama, North Carolina | | Myatt Carlton | Aunt | Charlotte, North Carolina | | Edward Odom | Father-in-law | Murfreesboro, North Carolina | | Grace Talton | Parent | Unknown | | Graham Dean | Parent | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Norman Louis Dean was affiliated with Graham Dean and Son and Northside Tobacco Warehouse for many years. 2. He worked in real estate for the last 12 years. 3. He served on the Wendell Town Board and as Mayor Protem of Wendell. 4. He was fire chief of the Wendell Holmes Fire Department. 5. He was instrumental in the formation of Wendell Rescue Squad, the first volunteer rescue squad in Wake County, and served as its chief for many years. 6. He was recognized by Governor Jim Hunt in 1983 as one of North Carolina's Volunteers of the Year. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |-------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|---------| | Raleigh, North Carolina | The News and Observer | 7 December 1999 | Unknown |