Mr. Bill Dean, age 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 26, 2014. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and he retired from Delta Air Lines. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Terri (Sam) Giles of Jonesboro, Dennis (Janice) Dean of McDonough; half sister, Nita (Gary) Vickers of McRae; grandchildren, Ben Giles, Evan Giles, Abigail Yow, Mitchell Dean and great grandchild, Emerson Yow. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at First Baptist Church Jonesboro Chapel. Rev. Irvin Pearre will officiate. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2014 from 3-6 PM at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to: Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.