G. Dean Richardson, 64, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Dean was born on November 11, 1959, in Port Arthur, Texas and dedicated his life to not only his career but also to his family and community.

      Dean was set to retire from Flowserve as a Senior Training Specialist, where he had dedicated the past 15 years to sharing his knowledge and expertise in vibration analytics. He spent his career in oil and gas and was well respected in the industry.

      The deer camp was considered his sanctuary, Dean had a passion for the outdoors and loved building memories with family there. He embraced many hobbies over the years from racing his Mustangs, hunting, to many other skills that involved working with his hands. Throughout the years Dean enjoyed learning about science, mathematics, and technology. This vast knowledge was passed to his children, his grandson, Tyler and many others. His commitment to being an active grandfather led him to volunteer with the Boy Scouts, where he could share his experiences and values with the next generation. His avid love for shooting lead him to become an NRA Range Safety Officer and Instructor.

      Dean was a loving father, friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed.

      Dean is survived by his beloved mother, Patricia L. Richardson, his daughters, Natalie Price and Valerie Richardson; grandson, Tyler Richardson; brother, Jeff Richardson; and sister, Cindy Stone. Each of them carries forward his memory and the lessons he imparted during his lifetime. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Dale Richardson, who undoubtedly left a lasting impact on Dean’s values and character.

      A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Dean's Life to begin at 6:30 p.m., at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches.