Monchie Dean Biram, age 79, of Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Born at Kensett, AR on August 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Victor Biram and Violet Glosson Biram. He was a graduate of Kensett High School, and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie, TX. Monchie received training in Divinity School and was a licensed minister.

He had worked at several occupations, including as cemetery manager for the City of Pine Bluff; as a parole officer for the Arkansas Department of Corrections; and as an insurance agent.

Monchie was a member of Pine Bluff Christian Church and served in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James “Buddy” Biram and a sister, Evelyn Tucker.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Welch Biram, whom he married on April 8, 1973; his children, Anthony Biram (Maria) and daughter, Emma, Dean Biram (Cindy), David Biram (K. C.), Tammy Slack, and Becky Glosser; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 18, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Wayne Blue and Brother Don Herring officiating.