Dean French

Dean French, 69, of Bardstown passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his residence.  Dean was born on July 8, 1956 in Louisville.  He was a Teacher of International Schools, Peace Corps Thailand, Teacher at North Bullitt High School, American School of Kuwait, and International School, Phnom Penh, a Fulbright Scholar, a Classical musician, vocalist and organist, Linguist speaking nine languages and a lifetime member of Louisville Bach Society.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie French and a brother, Jeff French.

He is survived by his wife, Linda French of Cox's Creek; two sons, Grant French of Louisville and Grey French of Cox's Creek; his mother, Bonnie French, a brother, Dave (Reba) French; and a sister, Patti French Fulkerson all of Cox's Creek.

Dean's memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 S. 4th. St.,  Louisville, Kentucky with Father Ben Sanders officiating followed by interment and reception at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Memorial donations may go to the Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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