Burrel Dean Angell

B. Dean Angell, LTC. (Ret. U. S. Army) passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020, after a long and. courageous battle with cancer. A native of North Carolina, Dean lived in Petersburg, VA for almost 50 years Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was preceded.in death by his parents Brady Land Grace, M Angell of Mocksville, NC, and a brother Donald G. Angell of Asheville, NC.
He was born in Mocksville, NC. and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School, Winston Salem, NC in 1947. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC in 1952.
After successful completion of college and the ROTC program, Dean was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. LTC Angell served in the Infantry and later in the Quartermaster Corps. He retired after 22 years of service to our great country. His many awards and decorations include the Bronze Star for service, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
LTC Angell served his country in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In addition, he and his family lived in Japan, Germany, France, Memphis TN, San Francisco, CA, and Ft Lee /Petersburg VA. After retiring from the military, he worked at Petersburg General Hospital (SRMC).
LTC. Angell was a member of Rotary International for over 41 years, where he served as District Governor of Rotary District 7600 (1999-2000). After his 41 years of perfect attendance, Rotary International awarded Dean the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also a member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), The Country Club of Petersburg, St Mark's United Methodist Church (Administrative Board chairman and member of the choir for several years, the Masonic Fraternity Lodge# 15 (50 year member), and many community service organizations and committees.
LTC Dean Angell is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Montgomery Angell; daughters Joyce Angell Cooper and husband Gary of Saylorsburg, PA, Janice Angell Poole and husband Bert of Virginia Beach VA, Jayne Angell Blackwell and husband John of Port Allen, LA, and son Dr. B Dean Angell, Jr. and wife Sally of Houston, TX. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and his brother Richard L Angell of Mocksville, NC.
There will be a visitation at J.T. Morriss and Son, Petersburg Chapel, on Tuesday, July 21, from 5 PM to 8 PM. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 22nd at Southlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church, 225 Claremont St. Petersburg VA 23805, or to The Rotary Foundation c/o the Rotary Club of Petersburg P.O. Box 3311, Petersburg, VA 23805-3311.