Harold August Dédé Jr.

Harold August Dédé, Jr. returned to the great God that gave him life on Saturday, January 1, 2022 surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He is survived by his wife, his forever love, Colette Washington Dédé and his loving sons, Harold, III and William (Vondah) Dédé; his sweet grandchildren, Virginia, William and Bayleigh, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold, Sr. and Evelyn Rixner Dédé and his brother, Thaddeus and sister, Shirley. Harold was a 1967 graduate of St. Augustine High School. He graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1971. He did postgraduate studies at University of Minnesota and Liberty University receiving a Masters Degree in Management and Leadership and a Master of Business Administration. At the time of his death, he was working towards a doctoral degree in business administration. Harold was the current Landside Coordinator at the New Orleans International Airport, a former Board Member of the Airport Ground Transportation Association and a Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. Relatives and friends of the family; Priest and Parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church; Staff and employees of the New Orleans International Airport, City of New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Schools and ASM Global are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3. Visitation 12 noon In The Church. Attendees must wear a face mask and are required to follow all Covid 19 social distancing restrictions. Please sign online guestbook at Charbonnetfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Café Reconcile. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581 4411.