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Russell Andrews
In Memory of
Russell Dean
Andrews
1932 - 2015
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Condolence From: Wynona Crush
Condolence: Our dear friend, Dean has been an inspiration to all through his faith in God, Our Savior, Jesus Christ. Dean focused on others needs and blessed us all by sharing his talents and artistic beauty of God's world. He's in Heaven, God's gift to all. May God Bless.
Tuesday July 21, 2015
Condolence From: Michael Sizemore
Condolence: Dean was my substitute teacher in elementary school and later my employer when I was on breaks during college. He was more than that: He was my friend. Go with God, my friend.
Sunday July 19, 2015
Condolence From: Erma Hoke Chambers
Condolence:
Our parents were good friends when we were growing up.

I recall that Dean and I boarded the school bus at the same location. When I was six, the kids living in the country rode the same bus whether they were high school attendees or beginning grade school. Our school bus was always crowded by the time it arrived at our stop. Some of the children would push and elbow the smaller children in order to acquire a seat. Dean would peacefully find a seat and I sat on his knee riding to school each day. He protected the small children and went to great lengths to keep the children in "check" and assure no one was bullied.

Years later at my wedding, Dean's floral arrangements were amazingly beautiful and he provided a special solo at my wedding.

He was special and kind and will always occupy a special place in the hearts of those who knew him.
Saturday July 18, 2015
Condolence From: Mary Cantrell
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I just want to share how much I loved and respected Dean. When I first moved to the Alleghany Highlands to work for The Jefferson Florist, I had the privilege of working with Dean for several months. What a true inspiration he was to me as a young designer. Not only was he incredibly talented, his work ethic could be matched by no other. This was about 20 yrs. ago, so at the age of 62 he was working circles around most of us! All the while whistling, humming, singing or cracking jokes. You could not be in a bad mood around Dean, he would make you laugh no matter what. I will always remember his talent and selfless dedication to the community, not to mention his family. Every Sunday, he would fill up his car and get all of his church flowers delivered - no matter how late he had staid working and creating them on Saturday evening. He loved his family so much and told us often by his actions. He took care of his father and doted on his wife, always by her side when dealing with her illness. I think one of Dean's greatest joys was found in his daughter. The love and pride that shone on his face when talking about her was heart warming. I consider myself lucky to have known him and can only hope that I can touch someone's life they way he did mine.
~ Mary Cantrell
Thursday July 16, 2015
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Email: lovingfh@aol.com 540-962-2283 Loving Funeral Home
350 North Maple Ave
COVINGTON, VA 24426
Email: lovingfh@aol.com 540-962-2283 Loving Funeral Home
350 North Maple Ave
COVINGTON, VA 24426
Email: lovingfh@aol.com 540-962-2283 Loving Funeral Home
350 North Maple Ave
COVINGTON, VA 24426
Email: lovingfh@aol.com