William Dewey Sr's Obituary
William Raymond Dewey, Sr. of Covington passed away peacefully following a long courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
He was born on January 30, 1935, in Thibodaux, La., to Louis Felix and Gertrude Hymel Dewey.
William joined the United States Navy on May 7, 1952, and served in the Korean Conflict. He received an honorable discharge on January, 10, 1956. After leaving the Navy, he had a career in automotive parts as a salesman for over 35 years at Garrard Chevrolet.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Patricia Warner Dewey and their son William Raymond Dewey, Jr. (Julie) of Covington, and his grandson Jason Michael Dewey (Jennifer). He is also survived by his great grandson Connor Dewey and great granddaughter Grace Dewey.
William is preceded in death by his parents: Louis Felix Dewey and Gertrude Hymel Barrios (Lawrence), his brother Sidney Louis Dewey and sister Freddia Barrilleaux.
Due to our country’s unfortunate state of affairs with the COVID 19, committal services for William at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, Louisiana are private.
The Dewey family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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