From Labor to Reward ….. Mr. Dedrick Dula passed unexpectedly early Friday morning, June 29, 2007 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center . Mr. Dula was born in Forsyth County on October 24, 1965 . He was a graduate of South High School and was a former employee of Lentz Storage and Atlas Van Lines. He was presently self-employed as a lawn serviceman.

Mr. Dula was a faithful member of Mt. Nebo Holiness Church where he served as a Steward, Sunday School Teacher, Sound Technician, and the # 1 assistant to the pastor.

Mr. Dula was a very caring person who never hesitated to give someone a helping hand. He would always greet you with his famous phrase, "PRAISE THE LORD."

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. Jay L. Carlton, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Winifred Dula of the home; his stepdaughter, Dejae Johnson; his loving parents, Greg and Mary Dula of Winston-Salem , NC ; his father-in-law, Pastor Charles Johnson and mother-in-law, Mrs. Brenda Jackson both of Winston-Salem, NC; his grandmother, Mrs. Mable B. Carlton of the Nursing Center at Oak Summit; one sister, Mrs. Angela (Troy) Gwynn of Greensboro, NC; one brother, Mr. Ryan (Asetah) Dula stationed with the Navy in Norfolk, VA; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sharla K. Lindsay of Winston-Salem, NC; one brother-in-law, Mr. Christopher A. Johnson of Winston-Salem, NC; a nephew, Rylan A. Dula of Norfolk, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, July 3, 2007 from the Mt. Nebo Holiness Church with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery . The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12 noon on Tuesday at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Mt. Nebo Holiness Church, 205 E.25th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and words of comfort during this most difficult time.