George Randall "Randy" Dean, 65, of Jones Creek departed this life unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 29, 2022.  Born December 31, 1956, Randy was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  He had been employed by Manalapan Mining Company, Highsplint Coal Company and Blue Gate during his 26 years career as a coal miner.  He enjoyed squirrel hunting, riding his four-wheeler and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a member of the Church of the Living God on Jones Creek.

Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Stewart Dean and Monroe Dean; two sisters, Dora June Dean and Carma North; and a brother, Jerry Dean.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of 47 years, Nancy Blevins Dean, Jones Creek; three children, Elivia Blevins and her husband, Rick; Randy Dean, Jr. and his wife, Carmella; and Kevin Dewayne Dean and his wife, Lynn, all of Jones Creek; a sister, Doris McCallister, Jones Creek; two grandchildren, Rachel Blevins and Jacob Blevins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends, including his best friend, Billy Blevins.

His visitation will be held Thursday from 5 until 9 pm at the Church of the Living God on Jones Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 2, 2022, at 1 pm at the Church with Pastor Phillip Wynn and the Reverend Paul Dean officiating.

Burial will follow in the Stewart Family Cemetery on Jones Creek with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

The family has requested that anyone attending his services please wear a mask.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dean family.