Mr. William Irving Dean, age 84, of Dean Dr., Carrollton, Ga., passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. He was born February 22, 1925 in Heard County, Georgia the son of the late William Parks Dean and Emmer Ophelia Smith Dean. Mr. Dean served his country as a WWII decorated veteran in the US army air corps with the rank of SGT. While serving in the Pacific Theatre, he received 4 bronze stars and 2 commendations. Mr. Dean worked for over 30 years at his TV sales and service company, Dean & Powers. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, children and grandchildren. His love for fixing things never ceased. He was also a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Loyce Talley and Opal Kramer. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Nelson Dean; children and their spouses, Nelson & Renotta Dean and Elaine & Ronald Smith of Carrollton; sisters, Clyde Martin and Ila Livingston both of Carrollton; grandchildren, Ashley & Scott Hendrix, Jamie Dean and Abby Dean; great grandchildren, Preston Hendrix and Tucker Hendrix; sisters in law and brothers in law, Jane Nelson Cheek of Shreveport, LA., Carol & Billy Shadrix of Carrollton, Joan Crawford Nelson of Snellville, Ga., and Terry & Brenda Nelson of Graham, AL.; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11 AM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. H.T. Henderson officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Shadrix, Rod Shadrix, Scott Hendrix, Adrian Stubbs, Taylor Shadrix and Steve Corley. Interment will follow in Carroll Memory Gardens with the American Legion Post #143 making the flag presentation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Altus Hospice, 151 A Bay View Dr. Villa Rica, Ga. 30180. Also the family will like to give a special thanks to Autumn Square for all they have done for Irving and the family during his stay there. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.