James Michael Dean, affectionately known as Daddy and Pepop, was born on November 22, 1954. He peacefully passed away  at the age of 67 surrounded by his beloved wife and children in Huntsville, AL on March 18, 2022.

Celebrating the memory of his life is his wife of 44 years, Carol Ann; sons Bradley and Whitney; daughters-in-love Jordyn and Bethany; and cherished grandchildren River, Justice, Amelie, Lorin, and Julian.

Michael was president of Dean Plumbing Company for 42 years until his retirement in 2019. He was an accomplished residential and commercial developer and his achievements  are many. He was also a well-known general aviation pilot holding certificates for VFR, IFR, high performance and complex, multi-engines and commercial aircraft ratings.  He was a humanitarian who, out of his own pocket, for many years, flew numerous Mercy and Angel flights to transport strangers to distant hospitals where they received critical care. Michael was a visionary and a doer, but more importantly a selfless, perseverant, wise, and deeply loving man.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 22nd from 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Berryhill Funeral Home.  Chapel service will follow at 2:30 with Pastor Toy Brindley officiating. burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Mike Forehand, Bill Rawlings, Tim Peck, Bradley Dean, Whitney Dean and Josh Everett. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Steelman, Peter Everett, Dr. Randy Burns, Greg Sloan, Charles Peck, Justin Peck and Francisco Rico. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's memory to the the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org or Gurley Cumberland Presbyterian Church; PO Box 335; Gurley, AL 35748.