James "Jim" Bryan Dean

James Bryan "Little Jim"  Dean, age 46, of Speedwell, Tennessee, was born on March 18, 1980 and passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. He will be remembered for his love of fireworks and fishing. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Judy Hall; maternal grandparents, Geneva and Ed Hall; and his paternal grandparents, Bill and Darlene Howard.

Survivors include his father, Jim Dean; daughter, Kelly Middleton-Lindsey (Steven); sister, Ronnie Sue Hall; maternal aunts and uncles, Shirley Young, Betty Smith, Patsy and Richard Brooks, Mary Hall, JC and Betty Jo Hall, Peggy and Eddie Parker, Roger Hall, Kay Cox Barbre, and Barb and Steve Johnson; paternal aunt, Sonjia Stevian; and a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Priavate cremation services were cared for the family at the Arnett & Steele Cremation Center in Pineville. Little Jim's family will host a memorial service for him at a later date. 

Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel, of Harrogate, Tennessee, is honored to serve the family and friends of James "Jim" Bryan Dean.