Joseph "Jody" Lawrence Dement, 45 of Callaway, MD, died November 3, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born February 2, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of Kenneth Dement of Callaway, MD and the late Shirley Cusic Dement.

Jody was the devoted husband of Lisa Dement of Callaway, brother of Michael, Ronald and Jeffrey Dement, also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Dement, Jr.

Jody was loved by everyone who met him. He had a big heart and enjoyed giving to others. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family and the many lives he touched while working at the Food Lion in Callaway. Jody was employed by Food Lion, many people have shared how he made a difference in their lives. He will never be forgotten for his days of umpiring softball games, taking pictures at special events and his love for the Miami Dolphins. Jody loved to work; he was always willing to work overtime. He was taken much too soon, but we know he is with his mother in heaven watching over us all.

Family will receive friends for Jody's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church with Father Joseph Sileo officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be; Paul Trossbach, David Dement, Jerry Guy, Jr., Carl Bean, Tommy Jameson and Lenny Shade.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.