Owen Deltern "Dude" Slaydon

Owen Deltern “Dude” Slaydon Sr., 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on February 21, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dude worked for the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and retired after 23 years of service.  He was also Ward 5 Constable for four years and served his community as a Police Juror for 8 years.  Dude was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder.  He became a Christian on July 8, 1990.

Dude is survived by 3 sons:  Owen Deltern Slaydon, Jr. and wife Lou of DeRidder; Robert Slaydon and Louise of DeRidder and Chester Slaydon and wife Pearl also of DeRidder.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

Dude is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Slaydon; Parents, George & Lydia Slaydon; a grandson, Mason Earl Slaydon and a great grandson, Hunter Slaydon.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Friday, February 24, 2012 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 also at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  The Reverend Zale Lewis will officiate.  Burial will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana.