Daniel William Dedmon

Daniel William Dedmon, age 54, of Highlandville, passed away Friday in his home, December 27, 2013. He was born December 7, 1959, in Kansas City, the son of John Asbury Dedmon and Betty Jean (Kiekel) Dedmon. The family moved to Springfield when Daniel was young, and he continued to live in the Ozarks for the rest of his life. His parents as well as a brother, Charles Dedmon, preceded him in death. Daniel served as President for the Nixa Area Farmer's Market for many years. He was a top producer of quality fruits and vegetables. Daniel was widely known in the area as "The Watermelon Man" or "Tomato Dan". He loved working with livestock and the land. Daniel was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was also a generous and loving family man. Survivors include: his lifetime partner, Karlotta Karen; children, Jeremiah, Josh, and Elizabeth and her husband Ryan; a granddaughter Alexis; a sister, Kathleen Herndon Burkhardt and her husband Charles A. Burkhardt; an aunt and uncle, Clarlene and Joe Stewart; a niece, Jessica L. Hill; and a nephew, Aaron M. Herndon. A memorial service will be Saturday, January 4, at 1:00 PM in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests that memorials be made to Convoy of Hope.