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Robert Dyer Obituary
Mr. Dyer was born July 4, 1932, in Bluefield, West Virginia, a son of the late Nathan Sanders Dyer and Marcia Clark Taylor Dyer. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950 until 1954. Following the military he graduated from the University of Richmond in 1958 where he was a member of Kappa Sigma.
Bob was in the automobile business for 37 years, of which 25 were in Conover, N.C., at Bob Dyer Ford. He won the ''Top Hatter'' award for being one of the top automobile salesmen in the U.S., and was a member of the 20 Club for Ford Dealers in the Charlotte, N.C. district.
He retired in 1996 and moved to Myrtle Beach. His hobbies included golf, boating, football, racing and the stock market.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Dyer of the home; two sons, Robert Dyer Jr. and wife, Ellen, and Bruce Dyer and wife, Ginger, both of Columbia; his daughter, Marcia Yocum and husband, Mike, of Spoken, Wash.; a stepson, Scott McKinney and wife, Tammy, of Richmond, Va.; a stepdaughter, Donna Shuster and husband, Patrick, of Atlanta; his brother, Dick Dyer and wife, Beth, of Columbia; seven grandchildren; and his beloved ''Duffy Dog.''
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Dr. J. Kirk Lawton officiating. A second memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008 at his home church, the Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, N.C.
His ashes will be entombed in the Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1113-44th Ave N., Suite 200, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Dyer
Phala Perkins Hudson
June 2, 2008
Kay & Dick
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Bob was a very special person in my life. Bob told me at our 50th high school reunion about this wonderful southern lady he had taken for his wife. I am so glad that he found someone that made him so happy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Garrett
June 2, 2008
Kay~
Bob was such a treasure, and will be missed so much. Keeping you in my heart and prayers...Talk to you soon. Brenda.
Tina Brooks
June 2, 2008
Marcie, Bruce, and Rob - I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your Dad was always so good to all of us. I hope you all know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families during this time of loss. God Bless all of you.
MIKE MOORE
June 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean C. King
May 29, 2008
Dear Kay and Family: I join all the others who give voice to their respect and appreciation of Bob Dyer - I am grateful for the love and kindness that he showed to Hank and Jena through the years. He was a gentleman and earned the respect that is evident here.
Roy Stanford
May 29, 2008
Kay, I am very sorry I did not get to see you and Bob before he passed away. I have many fond memories of Bob while he was stationed in Norfolk and while he attended the University of Richmond. I am glad he got to share so many good years with you and Duffy. I wish you the best for the future and I'm sure Bob will rest in eternal peace, he was a good man.
Roy and Betsy Stanford
cristal rager
May 29, 2008
Rob, and your family - I was sorry to read about Mr. Dyer's death. I hope each day will bring more comfort - remember you are in the prayers of many people...and, I will always think of it as "Bob Dyer Ford", in Conover. He made such an impact on our community and town. Blessings to each of you,
Cristal (Travis) Rager
Chris & Amy Powers
May 28, 2008
Amy and I wish we had the opportunity to meet your dad. He sounded like a good man. Our prayers are with you.
Bob
May 28, 2008
Bruce, Rob, Marcia & Dad
May 28, 2008
Kay & Dad
May 28, 2008
Bruce Family
May 28, 2008
Bruce & Dad
May 28, 2008
Dick Dyer & Bob Dyer
May 28, 2008
Chet Brooks
May 28, 2008
Mrs. Dyer, Rob, Bruce, and Marcie, I wanted to convey my respects for Mr. Dyer and my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Dyer taught me a lot about business and life in general. He was a unique person and he was extremely intelligent. I owe a lot to Mr. Dyer and have many great memories of working with the gang at Bob Dyer Ford. May God bring you comfort in your time of need.
Melanie Dickinson
May 28, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Dyer was a good man. I enjoyed working for him at the Ford Dealership. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be thinking about your family.
Robin Dyer
May 27, 2008
Kay, Dick, Bruce, Ginger, Rob & Ellen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great man who I respected and loved with all of my heart. God bless you all in your time of loss.
Love to all,
Robin
Cindy&Allen Koon
May 27, 2008
Bruce and Ginger,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts in the days to come,
Bob and Barbara Smith
May 27, 2008
Kay, we are so very sorry for your loss. Let us know if we can help you and your family in any way. God Bless.
Jim and Heather Bunt
May 27, 2008
Bruce and Rob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Tom Goodin
May 27, 2008
In my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Dyer
May 27, 2008
All, During this time of many emotions I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Dabovich
May 27, 2008
Sending my love and sympathy to all of you.
Marje Wells
May 27, 2008
Dear Kay and Family, My prayer is that God will provide peace and wonderful memories to fill the void of Bob's passing. With much love and caring, Marje Wells
Mary Paynter
May 27, 2008
Rob and Ellen,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss and I am thinking of you both at this time. May your memories of the life shared with your father comfort you at this time.
Jeff & Jessica Marshall
May 27, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping your family in thought and prayer.
Judd & Janette Lawing
May 27, 2008
Kay, we are very sorry to here of the passing of Bob. He was a good man and Janette and I will miss him.
He will be in our mind and heart. I'm glad I had a chance to visit with him last summer.
bruce carrigan
May 27, 2008
ROB,KAY,AND BRUCE,JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I'M THINKING OFYOU,GOD BLESS YOU,I THOUGHT A LOT OF BOB,HE WAS A GOOD MAN.
bruce carrigan
May 27, 2008
ROB,KAY,AND BRUCE,JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I'M THINKING OFYOU,GOD BLESS YOU,I THOUGHT A LOT OF BOB,HE WAS A GOOD MAN.
ALOT OF BOB,HE WAS A GOOD MAN.
R.F. McKinney
May 27, 2008
Kay,
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's death.
You and your Family are in my thought's and prayer's.
Sincerely,
R.F. McKinney
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