Edward Anthony Dean, 54 of Hollywood, MD died January 18, 2014 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. Born October 1, 1959 in Scotland, MD he was the son of Catherine P. (Ridgell) Dean of Scotland, MD and the late Nelson Edward Dean.

Edward was a graduate of Great Mills High School and received his associates degree in IT from the college of Southern Maryland. He worked for Maryland Tobacco Growers for nine years, Southern States for seven years, and then the Maryland Department of Agriculture for nineteen years. He enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Edward is survived by his wife, Alice R. "Mona" (Wathen) Dean; his children, Michael E. Dean, Christopher J. Dean (Ebick Pizzadili) and Andrew N. Dean (Jessie Hill) all of Hollywood, MD; his grandson, Max Dean, his siblings, Brenda Justice (Everett) of Hudson, NC, Mary Lou Simpkins (James) of Ridge, MD, Shirley Epperson of Tampa, FL, Hazel Neil (Larry) of Chiefland, FL, Winnie Beerman of Hollywood, MD, Crystal Cabellon (Alberto) of Seattle, WA, Carol Kelley (Craig) of Ridge, MD, Sonny Dean (Gail) of Scotland, MD, Leonard Dean (Linda) of Scotland, MD, Arthur Dean (Cyndi) of Murfeesboro, TN, George Dean (Steve Sherry) of Harpers Ferry, WV, and Glenn A. Norris of Hollywood, MD.

In addition to his father, Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Nickless.

Family will receive friends for Edward's Life Celebration on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A remembrance service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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