Deward Mallett

Deward "Dewey" Mallett, 77, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at his home in Dallas, Texas. Dewey was born December 13, 1933 in Biscoe, Arkansas to his parents Dewey Mallett and Mae Dixon Mallett, who has preceded him in death. He graduated from Russellville High School in 1952 where he was a member of the football team. He married the love of his life, Shirley Wagner Mallett on December 2, 1955.

After serving in the United States Army in Germany, and a brief stay in California; Dewey moved his family home to Russellville. He was an integral part of the development of the Pope County Emergency Services and served as Director of the Pope County Ambulance Service from 1967 to 1981. During some of those years, he volunteered his time and service to serve the River Valley as the Pope County Corner. After resigning, he worked at Transco Trucking (TLI) and was awarded multiple customer service awards for his time and dedication to the company. He was blessed to work at TLI with his dear friends Zella Harrell and Tim Harrell. He retired in 2003. Dewey was passionate about Razorback Football and enjoyed all sports.

He is survived by Shirley Mallett, his wife of 55 years; Two daughters, Jacque Carruth and husband, Phil of Fayetteville; Jennifer Mallett-DeVore of Dallas, Texas; Two grandsons, David Stork and Christopher Stork of Fayetteville; Cousin, Billie Bailey and husband, Ten of Russellville; Special friends, Kathy Gyles of Fayetteville, Steve Stork of Gassville, and Tommy Hickey of Russellville.

The family welcomes you to Humphrey Funeral Home for a visitation in celebration of Dewey's wonderful life on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Main Street Mission, 1110 East 2nd Street, Russellville, AR 72801.

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