Dean Alan Deardurff, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was born on Nov. 5,1950. He passed away at the age of 71, on Saturday December 4, 2021. Dean worked at Texas Eastern for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood carving, researching things he was passionate about, and collecting things he enjoyed. He had a creative mind, that enjoyed learning new crafts, and new cultures. Preceded in death by his father, (Vernan Deardurff), his mother, (Faye Dexter), a brother (Doug), a daughter, (Tracey), and a grandson, (Jesse). He is survived by a daughter, Deana (Deardurff) Farrell, a son, Brent Deardurff, and a sister, Cathy Kieser. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren, as well as several great-grandchildren.