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Barney Dewey Obituary
Clayton Dewey
May 2, 1928 - March 23, 2019
Barney was almost 91 years old when he went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019.
He was born in Corsicana, Texas to Lucy and Barney Dewey. He enlisted in the Army in May 1946. After leaving the Army, he returned home to Odessa, Texas and met the love of his life Stella May in 1948. They soon married and that union has lasted 71 years in March 2019. They began to build a family totaling 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. In 1952, he met another strong influence that changed his life: that was Salvation. He became a Minister of Faith; he has Pastored 3 churches in Stockton and Co-Pastored numerous other churches.
Barney's career as a Painting & Building Contractor continued until he was 83 years old. In 1992, he was on Unsolved Mysteries telling his story of how he searched & found his sister after 50 years. Brother Dewey has always been an exceptional role model, many have looked up to him; and as a father and husband, we all looked to him for support and protection. He sang songs of redemption and hope; he laughed at life's trials and made all of us feel better. He told us God would never leave us nor forsake us. Words cannot describe how greatly he will be missed.
Visitation will take place from 4-8 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 and funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Evergreen Chapel, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi. Please sign the online guestbook at cherokeememorial.com.
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Yvette
January 7, 2023
Oh my heart! Thank you to this old episode of Unsolved Mysteries, I learned about a man I have never met. What a wonderful human being, and to read that Mr. Dewey became a follower of Christ, it fills my heart with joy. I am so glad that he was able to have his prayer answered to find his sister! God is amazing! His sister was so blessed to have Barney as her brother. Condolences to the family
Angelene Pressley
May 16, 2019
I learned of Barney Dewey from the Unsloved Mystery Show where he and his sister were taken and put in homes during hard times. I too am named Angelene. That show first took my attention because of my name. I was born in 1952. I am glad he was a minister and had a long happy life with his wife. I believe he is walking and talking to Jesus now. I am glad I got to meet him even if it was on TV. May God bless his family.
Barney & Stella Dewey
Linda Dewey 2nd daughter & 3 child
May 7, 2019
Grandma Stella & her 4 great grandkids 88th BD
Linda Dewey 2nd daughter & 3 child
May 7, 2019
Clayton with his wife Stella & his third daughter Diane & Son in law Mike
Linda Dewey 2nd daughter & 3 child
May 7, 2019
April 27, 2019
I also just seen Barneys segment on UM, Ive seen it many times before and it is amazing to find out years later that these stories have a happy ending.. It give light to such a dim world! RIP Mr. Dewey!
WILLIAM GRAHAM
April 5, 2019
Rest in Peace
Erin Conner
March 30, 2019
I just watched Barney's segment on Unsolved Mysteries for the first time tonight. I'm glad he found the peace in life that so many of us yearn for, and now, may he rest in peace.
Sabrina Baskerville
March 28, 2019
Brother Dewey was the pastor of one of the churches I attended as a kid. It is where I saw some real life miracles take place and developed a strong faith. I attribute that to Brother and Sister Dewey, and their beautiful daughter, Mary Paulk. Thank you all for being a light in my world.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cindy Mow
March 28, 2019
Although I have never met Rev. Dewey, his influence has been around me for years. Linda would come to work and share wonderful stories of love and admiration for this most special man. The humor, the hard working ethics, the tenacity he had for his love of his family and the Lord. Barney you still have work to do but now you get the honor and priviledge to do it face to face with our Savior. God bless you and your entire family.
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