Graveside services for Charles William Dedmon, Sr., 90, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 1, 2012, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe
Mr. Dedmon passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He owned a furniture and appliance store in Arcola, MS. Mr. Dedmon first served as alderman then was elected Mayor of Arcola, MS from 1956 until retiring in 1986. He was a U. S. Army veteran where he saw action in WWII, then was called to active duty in the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Dedmon was preceded in death by his parents, L. M. and Hattie Miley Dedmon; brothers, L.H. and James; sisters, Lillie Mae Rossen and Waudell Billings; son, Chuck; and wife, Frances.
Survivors include his granddaughter, Melanie; daughter-in-law, Gloria; brother, Harry and wife Wanda; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Graveside Service
1:00 PM Monday, October 1, 2012
Stoneville Cemetery
Stoneville, MS