Father's Parents:
John Wesley Dean & Lucinda Foster Dean
Mother's Parents:
Simeon Reeves & Lydia C. Rutherford Reeves
Father & Mother:
Father: Richard Hulan Dean (1869-1944)
Mother: Lizzie Ellen Reeves Dean (1870-1907)
Children:
#1: Elbert Marshall (1890-1965)
#2: Floyd Edward (1893-1972)
#3: Lillie Mae (1895-1978)
#4: Birtus Royce (1897-1989) Notice, Obit, Eulogy, Memory, Burial
#5: Margaret Beatryce "Madge" (1901-1996)
#6: Jesse (1906-1907)
Father & Mother:
Father: Richard Hulan Dean (1869-1944)
Mother: Stella Jane Ritchey Dean (1881-1934)
Children:
Thomas "Tom" Wesley (1920-1920)
Janey Hugh Dean (1921-1993)
Richard Hulan Dean (center)
with a friend (left) and son Floyd (right)
Taken in 1917 and written on the picture: "Richard Hulen Dean (center) Floyd Dean (right) just a friend (left) all went to Amarillo so Floyd and his friend could enlist in the Air Force." Floyd served in the Air Force during World War I.
Family records indicate Richard was an energetic and unruly child. During his youth he experienced his share of fisticuffs both during and after school. During this era young Richard engaged in numerous altercations and because he usually emerged the victor, he was reported to be a better than average boxer. Family members recall Richard was blessed with lightning quick reflexes, and because his quick hands and accurate punches he soon earned the reputation as an excellent pugilist. In spite of his reputation as a fighter, Richard was extremely shy and was considered a polite youngster. However when riled, his demeanor often turned to rage. (Hulan Dean family history, by Milton Forsythe)