Johnny P.

Dement

Johnny P. DeMent son of the late Maple Wells DeMent and Sherman DeMent was born in Redford, MO, on August 28, 1939. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on March 12, 2014, at the age of 74.

On February 14, 1960 in St. Louis, MO, Johnny was united in marriage to Audrey Brown and to this union eight children were born. Johnny was later united in marriage to Wanda Hill on September 23, 1990, she preceded him in death on March 29, 2005. Johnny's hobbies included riding horses and watching westerns. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially drinking coffee on the front porch with the boys.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda DeMent, four sons, Marty and Jason DeMent, infants, Steve and Brian, one grandson, Josh DeMent, one brother, Donnie DeMent and one sister, Anthonette Trotter.

Johnny is survived by three sons, Kevin DeMent of Ellington, Wade DeMent and wife Susan of Ellington, Keith Bass and wife Missy of Ellington, three daughters, Sue Anne Sousa of Ellington, Julie Faulkner of Bismarck, Tabby Watson of Fredericktown, honorary son, Ike Bartlett of Ellington, 21 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven brothers, Sherman DeMent Jr. of Arnold, James Edward DeMent of Redford, Charles DeMent of Redford, Richard DeMent of Neosho, George DeMent of Redford, Mike DeMent of Redford, David DeMent of Centerville, three sisters, Shirley Ashlock of Annapolis, Hope Bowles of Farmington, and Helen Campbell of Centerville. Johnny will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, March 13 ^th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Friday, March 14 ^th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Minister: Marvin Richards                                          Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Craig DeMent, Jacob DeMent, Tyler Faulkner, Ryan DeMent,  Austin Martin, Dalton Watson and Alex DeMent.


Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society