Timothy "Hot Rod" Shawn Dean, age 46, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born December 6, 1979 in Wythe County, son of the late Michael Thomas Dean, Jr. and Dorinda King Dean. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Dee King.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Morgan Dean of Speedwell; aunts, Louise Dean of Wytheville, Kandice Eversole of Baywood, Beth "Turk" Dean and Missy Turbyfill, both of Farmville, VA; uncles, Donnie Dean and David Dean, both of Austinville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service date will be announced at a later time.

Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Dean family.