Reverend Dean Fugate

Reverend Dean Fugate, 81, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018. Dean was born on June 13, 1936 to the late Esper & Grace Fugate. He served in both the US Army and the National Guard, totaling 13 years of service to our nation. Dean pastored numerous local churches, always being known for having a fervent heart for the Lord and a servant’s heart for others. Many also know him from his employment at Bowater for many years. He loved God, his family, his friends, and the military. Dean made a great impact on every life he touched, and he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by, his grandson, Brian Vallejo; and siblings, Lewis Fugate, William Fugate, and Lois Fugate Evans.
Dean leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy Heifner Fugate; children, Jeff Fugate (Ric Morris) and Valerie Fugate Vallejo (Alex); grandchildren, Tiffany Phillips (Chad), and Andre Vallejo; great-grandchildren, Xavier Hicks, Bella Hicks, Liam Phillips, and Christian Vallejo; siblings, Martha Fugate Ayer, Juanita Fugate, and Alice Fugate Shamblin (Jim); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 18, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311.
A celebration of life service will follow the visitation, beginning at 7:00pm, in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home. Dr. Barry Purser and the Reverend Dr. Harry Lawrence will be officiating, with Reverend Albert Gentry giving remarks.
Reverend Dean will be laid to rest on Thursday April 19, 2018 in the Calhoun Cemetery at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Free Will Baptist Family Ministries Foster Care, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, TN, 37743, www.fwbfm.com
You are invited to share a personal memory of Dean or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.