Claude Joseph Dedeaux, "Silver" to some and "C Man" to others, was born on January 23, 1951 in DeLisle, MS. On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 72, God called his child home as his loved ones stood steadfastly by his side.

Claude was a life long resident of DeLisle, MS. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church- now Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Claude was a 1st class machinist for 45 years. He retired from Palmer Tools in 2018. Claude also served as a proud member of the United States Army. He enjoyed washing cars, watching his favorite TV shows, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mitchell and Elzia Dedeaux, sister Filace Cook, father and mother-in-law Olteray and Virginia Swanier, Sr., brother and sister-in-law Olteray and Diann Swanier, Jr. and nephew Demond Cook.

Claude leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Jacqueline Dedeaux of Pass Christian, MS; two daughters Shaneequa (Carlos) Dedeaux of Gulfport, MS and Tandrea (Steven) Odell of Pass Christian, MS; two granddaughters Alyssia Harper of Gulfport, MS and Ariyanah Dedeaux of Pass Christian, MS; two grandsons Amir and Arin Odell of Pass Christian, MS; one great grandson Asher Coleman of Gulfport, MS; three brothers-in-law Walter Roger Cook of Pass Christian, MS, Norman (Arlyn) Swanier of Clarksfield, Philippines and Willie (Jackie) Swanier of Houston, TX; Uncle Jules (Jerry) Dedeaux of Houston, TX; Aunt Lois McClellan of Richmond, Virginia; nieces Stacey Swanier, Tiesha Swanier, Whitney Swanier, Tioka Freeman, Samantha Swanier; nephews Dwayne (Jamillah) Swanier and Norman Swanier, Jr. and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends