Obituary: Rev. Jeff Dyous, 86, of Hamden

From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home

Reverend Jeff Dyous, a high school teacher, ordained minister, and a resident of Hamden, CT, passed away on December 30, 2016 at the age of 86.

Reverend Dyous is survived by his wife, Marlin, his son, Randall, and two children from a previous marriage.

Reverend Dyous was born in Preston, Georgia, on February 7, 1930 to Maggie Brown and Hollis Dyous. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 1974 with a degree in Sociology and went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education. He continued with his education and secured his Sixth-Year Degree. He taught in the New Haven public school system for 20 years. He also studied at the Yale Divinity School from 1969 to 1970.

Reverend Dyous was a wonderful husband, father, and educator. He was married to his wife and best friend, Marlin, for 43 wonderful years! He believed faith and prayer was as essential as oxygen. He said he had a "…calling from the lord..." and in 1969 preached his first sermon, on march 16th of the same year.

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