Franklin "Frank" Wilson Dean, 93, of Hollywood, MD, died peacefully on January 14, 2014, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1920, in Hollywood, MD, to the late George Wilson Dean and Effie Graves Dean.

Frank proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1944 to 1945, serving on Iwo Jima during World War II, and receiving the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in battle. On October 2, 1953, Frank married his beloved late wife, Mary Gertrude Hayden Dean. They spent 53 wonderful years together before her death in 2006.

He was employed for 60 years and was Manager at Dean Lumber and Supply Company, Hollywood. He and his late brother, Robert Dean, developed Esperanza Farms in Lexington Park; throughout his life, Frank invested in other real estate endeavors, including Twin Ponds in Hollywood. He served on the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of St. Mary's, which later merged with Mercantile Bank. Frank was a proud Charter Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, serving as its first Treasurer, and remained committed to its growth, success and community support throughout his life.

In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, and spent many years competing with friends in leagues at Esperanza Lanes.

Frank is survived by his children, Gregory Alan Dean of Kensington, MD, and Karen Ann Dean of Baltimore, MD; his sister, Margaret Thompson of Hollywood; and his granddaughter, Jennifer Leigh List of Philadelphia, PA.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert G. Dean, Sr., Mervell M. Dean, Sterling W. Dean, and Sheldon M. Dean; and his sister, June D. Fletcher.

Family will receive friends for Frank's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Sheldon Reese on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will follow at Joy Chapel Cemetery, Joy Chapel Rd., Hollywood, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, or Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.