Eugene Dean Laney

February 12, 1938 - September 15, 2020

Eugene "Dean" Laney age 82 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Laney was born February 12, 1938 in Elliott County, Kentucky a son of the late Roscoe and Blanch Barker Laney. Dean was a born again Christian, he was saved and baptized in 1969 and was a member of the Wallowhole Independent Baptist Church. He was a retired crane operator, construction worker and craftsman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers; Johnny Lee Laney, and James Paul " Put" Laney. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-nine years whom he wed December 23, 1961; Thelma Stephens Laney of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, three sons; Rickey Dean (Glenda) Laney of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Lonnie Ray (Anita) Laney of Ashland, Kentucky, and Eric Joseph (Cammie) Laney of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. One daughter; Rebecca Rollins (Tony) of Yorktown, Indiana. Two brothers; Roger Laney and Joe Laney both of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Two sisters; Brenda Eldridge of Grayson, Kentucky, and Donna Gillum of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Five grandchildren; Susan (Courtney) Rice, Sophia Garza, Hannah Laney, Emma Laney, and Brice Laney. Three great-grandchildren; Skylar Howard, Isaiah Rice, and Brayden Rice along with a host of extended family and friends who sadly mourn his passing, may his love the Lord and his family be an example to us all. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Whitt & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with his son Lonnie Laney officiating. Burial will follow in the Laney Cemetery on Hwy 486. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home Thursday. Serving as pallbearers are; Ricky Laney, Lonnie Laney, Eric Laney, Roger Laney, Joe Laney, Edward Stephens and Tony Rollins. Due to Covid19 we ask that all in attendance wear a mask and practice social distancing, we will only be allowing half of our building capacity.