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John R. Dement, age 58 of Monticello, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born March 18, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Richard Charles Dement and Alice Woods Dement. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Dement and Mark Stanley Dement.
John was a former Chief of Police for the city of Star City before coming to the Monticello Police Department, where he started out as a patrolman. He progressed quickly becoming a criminal investigator, later retiring as Chief Investigator for the Monticello Police Dept. John served thirty plus years in law enforcement. He also enjoyed spending time with his four legged furry children.
Survivors include his wife, Eydie Swain Dement of Monticello; one son, Mark Richard Dement and wife Kelly of Clarksville, TN; one daughter, Laura Haskins and husband Jacob of Fenton, MO; three stepsons, Kevin Kelly and wife Ashley of Monticello, Reuben Talsma from Hot Springs and John Talsma and wife Angela of Prineville, OR; nine grandchildren;one special aunt, Carol Christie of California and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. David Hoffman officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the First Assembly of God Church in Monticello. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
John was a former Chief of Police for the city of Star City before coming to the Monticello Police Department, where he started out as a patrolman. He progressed quickly becoming a criminal investigator, later retiring as Chief Investigator for the Monticello Police Dept. John served thirty plus years in law enforcement. He also enjoyed spending time with his four legged furry children.
Survivors include his wife, Eydie Swain Dement of Monticello; one son, Mark Richard Dement and wife Kelly of Clarksville, TN; one daughter, Laura Haskins and husband Jacob of Fenton, MO; three stepsons, Kevin Kelly and wife Ashley of Monticello, Reuben Talsma from Hot Springs and John Talsma and wife Angela of Prineville, OR; nine grandchildren;one special aunt, Carol Christie of California and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. David Hoffman officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the First Assembly of God Church in Monticello. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.