Dean Loden, age 69, of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1954. Dean was a loving husband and father. He was a member of the Shriners and the Scottish Rite. He retired from Y12 after an extended illness. He enjoyed riding his tractor, being outside, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bud A Loden & Joyce Kathleen Loden; mother and father-in-law: James & Edith Gregory; and brother-in-law: Rick Gregory.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Lisa Loden; children: Rebekah Loden and Nicholas Loden (Emily); brother: Ricky Loden; sister: Loretta Boles; aunt: Carolyn Luttrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 6 until 8 p.m. Eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. Eastern in the New Hope Cemetery in Rockwood. Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.