Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:59 am

Kelly Dean Munsey, 71, entered heavenly rest May 28, 2026.

Dean was born June 6, 1954, in Cliffside, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Macy Munsey.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ann; four children, Sherri Richardson (Tommy), Crystal Strickland (Bobby), Jonathon Munsey (Angela), and David Munsey (Sarah); seven grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb (Katie), Emily (Carson), Hannah (Hunter), Devin (Jessie), Emerson, and Greyson; two great-grandchildren, Elliott and Clara, and one great-grandchild on the way, two cousins, Patricia Ingle (Livingston) and Roland Blanton (Joyce).

Dean worked as a consultant in the power industry for more than 50 years, a career that took him around the world as he consulted on projects in Canada, Australia, South Korea, and all over the US. He was an active member of the Cliffside Masonic Lodge 460 and Goodes Creek Baptist Church.

The funeral was held May 31 at Goodes Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Welch and Rev. Bobby Strickland officiating. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family.