Gregory Marc Dean

For if you know, you’ll venture

Forth with faith and joy and power… and

rest within the love

That’s yours every single hour.

I love you Dad,

Deshai Singleton

Gregory Marc Dean, affectionately known as “Greg”, was born on March 27, 1955, in

Miami, Florida, to Helen Payne and George A. Dean, both of whom preceded him in

death. He was lovingly raised by his late stepfather, Clyde Rudolph McCartney. Greg

was proceeded in death by his son, David Marc Dean Sr.

Greg accepted Christ at an early age at Saint Agnes’ Episcopal Church in Miami,

Florida. He later became a member of True Divine Worship Church where he was a part

of the praise and worship team until his health begin to decline.

Greg was a proud graduate of Miami Central Senior High School. At the age of twenty,

on January 2, 1975 Greg enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, and ranked as a Corporal .

He was also a member of American Legion post 163. He dedicated much of his life to

serving the Miami-Dade community, where he worked as a correctional officer for

Miami-Dade County, Miami Dade County school bus and a bus driver for Miami-Dade

County Transit, from which he retired.

He enjoyed attending church services, reading the bible and books, singing, watching

sports (football and tennis) and spending time with veterans. Greg will be remembered

for his kindness, strong work ethic, and the love he had for his family and friends.

On March 2, 2025, God plucked his beautiful rose and placed him back in his garden.

He leaves behind cherished memories with those who knew and loved him.

Greg leaves to cherish his precious memories survived by four daughters: Kysha

Stephens (Ernest Stephens), Deidra Dean, Deandrea Dean, Deshai Singleton (Martyn

Singleton); two sons: Deon Dean and Donnavan Dean; Grandkids: Alyssa King, David

Dean Jr., Trinyah Dean, Ashanti Lott, Jayden Lott, Dominic Rodriguez, Willie Azmoe,

Shannon King, Jah’ki Harrison, Faith Dean, Maria Gibbson, Serenity Bryant, Dylin

Dean, Dariellie Bryant, and one great grandson David Marc Dean III, a great host of

uncles, aunts, cousins and sorrow friends.