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Robert 'Bob' Dean

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Robert "Bob" Dean, 48, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 14, 1964, in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of Mary Leola Dean. Bob was my beloved husband and I will cherish our love and memories. I will deeply miss him in my life forever and always, my lover and bestfriend. He was an aircraft mechanic for 25 years and an authorized inspector of aircraft for 17 years, served in the U.S. Army as a crew chief on an AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, attended New Heights Church in Fayetteville, a member of the NWA Volksmeister's Club and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed working on his VW's and air guns. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Dean. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Danita "Dee" (Hickman) Dean; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, L.C. and Barbara Hickman of Fairview, Mo.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Rita Hickman of Wheaton, Mo.; a nephew, Brad Hickman and wife, Sarah, of Fairview, Mo.; a niece, Raschelle Hickman of Wheaton, Mo.; two great-nieces, Macee Hickman of Centerton, Ark., and Brayah Hickman of Fairview, Mo.; a half-sister, Denise Tadych and her two children of Pennsylvania; a half brother, Matthew Schmink of Virginia; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Moore's Chapel Funeral Home, with Lee Epstein officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to New Heights Church, P.O. Box 8668, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Chapel Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Published June 16, 2013

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