Dale (#1100-Chief) Gean

Dale Gean was born on July 13, 1955 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Gloyd and Margaret Louise Dailey Gean.

On August 27, 1976 he was united in marriage to Janet Fulmer, who survives.

Dale had worked at Hardin Farmers Co-op and had been a Deputy for The Hardin County Sheriff's Department. He was the owner and operator of Dale's Store since 1988. Dale was an active member of Second Creek Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder for several years. He was also a member of the Hardin County Ambulance Committee. Dale helped establish the Walnut Grove Fire Department where he served as District II Chief and first responder for over 30 years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and go the extra mile. Dale was a loving and devoted husband, Daddy and Papa.

He departed this life on March 14, 2016 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 1 day.

In addition to his wife, Janet, to whom he was married for 39 years, he is survived by his son, Michael Dale Gean and his significant other, Keri Dodd of Lexington, Alabama and his daughter, Tracy Gean Highland and her husband Jamie of Savannah, Tennessee.

five grandchildren, Baylee Gean, Dylan Gean and Garret Gean, all of Lexington, Alabama and Chloie Highland and Cole Highland, both of Savannah, Tennessee

five brothers, Rickey Gean and his wife Susan, Dannie Gean and his wife MaryAnn, Donnie Gean and his wife Shelia and Mackie Gean and his wife Linda, all of Savannah, Tennessee and Thomas Gean and his wife Beth of Florence, Alabama

Dale is also survived by his special friends, R. L. Qualls, Sissy Hill and Shana Jones.

Memorial donations may be made to, Second Creek Church of Christ, Walnut Grove Fire Department, District 11 or to Family Cemetery at 3380 Morris Road, Savannah, TN 38372