More detail on this person: James Arthur Dean, Jr. of Ambler died August 12, 2016 at his home in
Philadelphia at the age of 69. Born in Ambler, he was the son of the late James Arthur Dean Sr. and
Bernice Dean. Following his graduation from Wissahickon High school he pursued higher education at
West Chester University. He interrupted his studies to join the U.S. Army and served as a helicopter
pilot in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. He was awarded the bronze medal for heroic act of valor
in combat. James completed his college studies at Temple University where he obtained a bachelor's
degree in Business Management. He worked for the Navy Supply center in Philadelphia, PA for 27
years. Mr. Dean was a colorful story teller and truly lived a dynamic life traveling all over the
world to places like Brazil, Australia, Panama, and all of Europe. His personal favorite destination
was New Orleans where he enjoyed a great amount of his time as a Punk Rocker! Mr. Dean is survived
by his loving mother Bernice Dean and siblings Killraine M. Dean, Carrie C. Dean, and Jonathan A.
Dean, a Sister-in-law, Pat, niece and nephew Killraine David and Portia Nicole, an aunt, Mary Fox,
an uncle, James Williams, Jr. and numerous cousins and a host of family and friends. Funeral
services will be held on August 19, 2016 at Zion Baptist Church, Ambler, PA. Interment will be at
the WhiteMarsh Memorial Cemetery, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA.
Burial: Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
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