Colton Douglas Dean, age 11, of Mt. Nebo Community, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. He was born June 9, 2000 in Buckhannon, a son of Douglas M. and Lori L. Sanders Dean of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Samantha Dean of Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Gary F. and Coda L. Sanders of Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, L. Darlene Dean of Buckhannon; aunts and uncles, Dexter and Lisa Bever; Tim Sanders and girlfriend Kay Brown and Darren and Shirley Dean all of Buckhannon; cousins, Lindsay, Nick and Emily Bever, Karl and Erika Kolenich and Iris Kolenich all of Buckhannon, several extended family members; special dog, Shiloh and two cats Fidgy and Peppy. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Ralph M. Dean. Colton was a student at Union Elementary School and a member of the Way of Holiness Church. He was an honorary Jr. Fireman for the Ellamore Fire Department and was in the Kindness Club at Union Elementary. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, fishing, Pokemon and DS games. Friends will be received Thursday August 18, 2011 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM at the Way of Holiness Church in Buckhannon. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday at the church with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Kesling Cemetery in Kesling Mill, WV. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
