Merlin Dédé Obituary
Mr. Dédé leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Nancy Horry Dédé; children: Kevin Gordon Dédé (Vanessa), Stacie Dédé Boyd (Matthew), Denise Dédé Toliver, Donna Dédé Breedlove, and Lynette Dédé; siblings: Kerry Dédé, Sr., Wesley Dédé, Sr., Ernest Dédé (Diane), Kenneth Dédé, Michael Dédé (Stephanie), Timothy Dédé (Tammie), and Dwight Dédé (Shelia); brothers and sisters-in-law: Herbert Horry (Sandra), William Horry (Diane), Hattie Horry, Elsie Horry, and Diane Horry. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest Dédé, Jr. and Marguerite Lewis Dédé; and brother, Rodney Dédé.
Mr. Dédé was a retired US Army Veteran and retired Longshoreman with ILA #1422-A.
Public Viewing
Friday, February 6, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Rev. Bryan McNeal, Sr. Memorial Chapel
4129 Highway 17 N. - Awendaw
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 AM
Greater Goodwill AME Church
2818 Highway 17 N. - Mt. Pleasant
Interment
Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden
The Service will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home FACEBOOK PAGE!
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Bishop & Lady William A. Prioleau
February 4, 2026
To the DeDe and Horry families, we are saddened for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sincere condolenses,
Bishop & Lady William A. Prioleau
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Arlene Banks
January 30, 2026
We are so sorry for the lost of Merlin. Our family are sending our love healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and your family.
Darryl, Arlene and Dorian Banks
Rev Walter N Porcher Jr
January 26, 2026
My most sincere condolences to the family.
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