Robert Dean Lukens

Robert Dean Lukens, age 90, of Alexandria, passed away at his home on March 20, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1931, to the late Raymond Lukens and Mary Pauline (Kuhns) Lukens.

Dean held many jobs throughout his life. He retired from General Motors and worked at Guide Lamp for a period. He was an extremely talented self-taught carpenter who could make the most beautiful things. He served in the National Guard for 8 years. Dean was a tender-hearted, sentimental man who loved his family deeply. He truly cared more about the well-being of others than of his own wants and needs. He loved traveling on his motorcycle any chance he could. He was a very hard worker, always working in the yard, mowing, or planting flowers. He showed his love for Jesus in the way he treated other people. He was a wonderful dad, papaw, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dean is survived by his children Beth Sparks and Shelley Gorman (Matthew); grandchildren Chris Lukens, Matthew Sparks, Nick Gorman, Amanda Sparks, Joe Gorman, and Christian Gorman; great-grandchildren Hannah Lukens and Jakob Miranda; several nieces and nephews; son-in-law Michael Sparks (Shirley); and finally, his loving Pauletta.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents listed above, son Christopher Lukens, and sister Virginia Cloverdale.

A visitation will be held on Thursday March 24, 2022, from 1-3pm with a funeral service at 3pm at Legacy Cremation and Funeral Service – Anderson. Cremation with burial at Menden Cemetery to follow.