Privett Jr., Park Dean

Park Dean Privett Jr.

August 22, 1946 – February 25, 2016

Park Dean Privett, Jr. (69) of Jacksonville, FL was born on August 22, 1946, and passed away February 25, 2016, at his home while looking out over the St Johns River. Lifelong resident of Arlington, Dean attended Terry Parker High School where he proudly played football for the Braves and graduated in 1964. While attending the University of South Florida in 1965 he decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Parris Island a platoon squad leader and expert rifleman. Dean proudly served one tour in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division as a Mortarman in the Marine Corps Infantry. Of the many battles he fought in, his participation in The First Battle of Khe Sanh aka The Hill Fights should be noted. In a later battle, Dean’s tour was cut three weeks short when his unit came under heavy fire resulting in Dean receiving a large piece of shrapnel in his lower back. He was reassigned to Parris Island as a Primary Marksman Instructor and also played football for the Marines until his enlistment was up in June of 1969 receiving an Honorable discharge and a Purple Heart. Following his enlistment, Dean married, began his career as a Land Surveyor and finished his college degree receiving an AA in Pre Engineering and a BS in Math Science from The University of North Florida.

Dean is preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, the late Clydene D. Privett, his father, Park D. Privett, Sr., and his brother, Donald R. Privett. Survivors include his mother, Majorie M. Privett, son, Buck Z. Privett and girlfriend, Kelly M. Lamoureux.