William Raymond Dean Sr., 86, of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday September 11, 2018. He was born on May 1, 1932 in Greensboro, FL to Oscar and Lucille Dean. He was a retired aircraft mechanic for Pan Am Airlines. He serviced in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Laura Ann Dean; brother, Edwin Dean and a sister Miriam Spikes. He is survived by 5 children, William Ray Dean Jr. (Debbie); Laura Grant, Sandra West (Jerome Herring); Melinda Martinez (Raul); Lynnette Martin (Dave); 8 grandchildren, Chris Dean, Beth Monserrate, Brandon West (Mikaela); Anthony Martinez (Carissa); Travis Martinez (Katie), Justin Martinez (Sam), Brett Martin, Nichole Martin; 2 great grandchildren, Maci Martinez, Kyle Martinez; two sisters, Rena Roberts, Cathy Mast (Bud) and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 15, 2018 at 1 pm at Hiland Park Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Fondren and Rev. Craig Brannon officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 5pm EDT in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Anthony Martinez, Brandon West, Travis Martinez, Justin Martinez, Brett Martin, Erimus Mills and Kyler Swearingen. Honorary pallbearers will be the Hiland Park Baptist Church Co-Ed Sunday School Members. Those desiring may make memorial donations to Emerald Coast Hospice in memory of William Dean. The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice for caring for their father.