Eugene Joseph Dedeaux, Sr was born to Ethel and Felician Dedeaux, Sr. on September 1, 1945, in Pass Christian, MS. He attended and graduated from Randolph High School in Pass Christian, MS in 1966. After graduating he was drafted into the United States Army.
He attained the highly coveted Army Commendation medal to Specialist E-4 for Meritorious Service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period of August 1967 to September1968. After returning home, he attended the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College Vocational and Technical Division to receive a certificate in the course in auto body repairman in Gulfport MS on November 12, 1971. He was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army on March 1, 1973. He later decided to change careers and start his own business.
He had genuine love, care, and protection for his family. He loved gardening and spending time with close friends at the "Moon Club" in Gulfport, MS and "The Pecan Grove" in Delisle, MS. Eugene always enjoyed when his friends would spend time with him around his birthday which had him feel extra special.
He is preceded in death by his biological parents: Ethel and Felician Dedeaux, Jr. His wife Eyvonne Darbin­Dedeaux. His biological grandparents: John A (Rosie Lee McDonald Dean) Swanier. His two sisters: Juanita V. Dedeaux Hagens-Carter and Louise Dedeaux Scott.
He is survived by his devoted son: Eugene Joseph Dedeaux, Jr. (Deysha Dedeaux, January Taylor, (great- Evanora Janee Taylor) and Miyouri Dedeaux); his loving daughter, Drenda Natasha Dedeaux (Kedreus Dedeaux and Karianna Dedeaux- Henderson); three brothers, Donald (Shirley) Dedeaux, Gulfport, MS, Ronald J Dedeaux, Pass Christian, MS, Lawrence F. Dedeaux, Gulfport, MS; three loving and caring sisters, Mildred (Marvin) Chapman, Pass Christian, MS, Frances (Earnest) Holloway and Eilene (Ronnie) Moody, both of Gulfport, MS; one brother-in-law, Dennis Scott of Gulfport, MS; two Godchildren, Sonya and Gary McDonald. His memories will be held in the hearts of a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and close friends.