Mr. Emmett “Buster” Dean age 89 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Dean had been a deacon at Welcome Valley Baptist Church since 1962. He was a member of Sumach Lodge #55 for over 60 years and a past master. He also served in the National Guard. Mr. Dean retired from G.I.R. Systems and then worked 17 years as a bailiff at Murray County Superior Court.

Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his parents Free Dean and Annie Patterson Dean; brother, James Dean.

Survivors include wife of 67 years Flossie M. Dean of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Steve & Vergie Dean of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly & Jim Boyd of Big Canoe, GA; brother, Johnny Dean of Chatsworth; best friend, Charlie Ellis; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Dean will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Green officiating. Interment with masonic graveside rites will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Valley Baptist Church c/o Nathan Smith 1218 Norton Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 or to Sumach Masonic Lodge #55 at P.O. Box 804 Chatsworth, GA 30705.

The family would like to express a special thank you to North Georgia Community Hospice for their kindness and exceptional care.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.