Robert S. Dement, aged 70, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Born on December 27, 1955, in Richton, Mississippi, Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Julie Allen Dement of Hattiesburg, MS; his sons, Gary Dement and his wife Van of Hattiesburg, MS, and Bryan Dement and his wife Melissa of Ovett, MS. He also leaves behind his sisters, Jackie Dement, Nellie Dement Jones, and Jane Dement; his grandchildren, Heather Watson, Andrew Watson and his wife Josey, and Zachary Watson; and his great-grandchild, Brantley Robertson; sister, Geneva Dement.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Dell Waller Dement; his brothers, Herman Dement, Bobby Dement, J.R. Dement, and Joe Dement; and his sisters, Sonya Walcott, Ruth Woodward.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, located at 4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the same location, with Bro. Bo Russell officiating. Burial will take place at Ovett Cemetery in Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Wilson, Thomas Stanley, Cliff Walters, Kash Wilson, Brandon Lee, and Marvin McDonald.

Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel.