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Key moments and achievements from Charles Dean's life.
Charles was born
· Inverness, Florida, U.S.
Education
Charles Dean graduated from Florida State University, earning his degree and beginning a path that would lead to decades of distinguished public service in law enforcement and politics in the state of Florida.
Education
Charles Dean graduated from Florida State University, earning his degree and beginning a path that would lead to decades of distinguished public service in law enforcement and politics in the state of Florida.
Career
Dean served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, fulfilling his military obligation and developing the discipline and leadership skills that would define his career in law enforcement and government service.
Career
Dean served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, fulfilling his military obligation and developing the discipline and leadership skills that would define his career in law enforcement and government service.
Career
Following in his father's footsteps (who served as Citrus County Sheriff from 1928-1945), Charles Dean was first elected Sheriff of Citrus County in 1980, beginning a 16-year tenure in law enforcement leadership.
Career
Following in his father's footsteps (who served as Citrus County Sheriff from 1928-1945), Charles Dean was first elected Sheriff of Citrus County in 1980, beginning a 16-year tenure in law enforcement leadership.
Achievement
During his four consecutive terms as Citrus County Sheriff (1981-1996), Dean earned statewide recognition and was elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association, leading the state's top law enforcement organization.
Achievement
During his four consecutive terms as Citrus County Sheriff (1981-1996), Dean earned statewide recognition and was elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association, leading the state's top law enforcement organization.
Career
After retiring as sheriff, Charles Dean won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002, transitioning his public service from law enforcement to legislative work on behalf of his rural North Central Florida constituents.
Career
After retiring as sheriff, Charles Dean won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002, transitioning his public service from law enforcement to legislative work on behalf of his rural North Central Florida constituents.
Career
Dean was elected to the Florida State Senate in 2006, representing Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, Union counties and part of Marion County, serving from 2007 until 2016.
Career
Dean was elected to the Florida State Senate in 2006, representing Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, Union counties and part of Marion County, serving from 2007 until 2016.
Charles Dean passed away
