John Darrell Dueitt

John Darrell Dueitt, age 82, passed away December 28, 2024 at his childhood home in Greene County, Mississippi.  The University of Southern Mississippi was his alma mater, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry in 1964. He retired from ExxonMobil in 2000 as a chief chemist at the Chalmette oil refinery. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing but most importantly he loved and supported his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Dueitt; daughter, Ashley Ann Dueitt Mire; parents, Edward Poole and Lillian Carrie Dueitt; and siblings, Alyeene Creech, Earl Dueitt, Max Dueitt, Thurman Dueitt, and Willie Rae Hicks.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Beth” (Marty) Munley; grandchildren, Lauren Alexandra (Owen) Chambers, Brandon Charles Munley and Anna Claire Munley; great granddaughter, Leilani Savoy; brother-in-law and lifelong friend, Larry Cornelson; significant other, Beverly Cosse; numerous other relatives and friends.                   

The Visitation for John Dueitt will be Monday, January 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Moments Funeral Home, Leakesville. The Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Teryl Hebert officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah United Pentecostal Church cemetery. Pallbearers will include, Brandon Munley, Owen Chambers, Stacey Dueitt, Kirk Dueitt, Dylan Clark, and Brent Newman; Honorary Pallbearers include Larry Cornelson, Marty Munley, Joe Ghignone, Ed Dueitt, Gary Hicks, and Ricky Creech.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Oikos Ministries at www.housechurchususa.com/missions 

Special thanks to Joy, Wes, and Ronnie with Compassus Hospice for their excellent care and compassion.                

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements. 

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