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Henry Dyer Obituary

Henry Lee Dyer, formerly of Pulaski, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, Va., after a long illness. He was born October 1, 1923, in Pulaski County, Va., the son of the late, Henry L. Dyer and Melinda Austin Dyer. He was a lifelong member of Clark's Chapel United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. Lee was a veteran of World War II having served in the Marine Corp. Lee was one of the soldiers who participated in the raising the United States flag on Iwo Jima in Japan. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Robinson Dyer; and a loving son, John R. Dyer Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters; two brothers; a loving daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va., with the Reverend Leroy Henry officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 5, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences to the family by visiting [email protected].

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2008.

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John Johnson

September 8, 2008

To the Dyer family. We the Johnson family are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Henry Dyer. To Mary Rollins we are especially greaved. My mother and father, Reese and Ida Johnson talked of the Dyer family much during their life-time. I am the great nephew of Moses and Lillie Austin Johnson. May God bless the Dyer family.

Michael Bourne

September 6, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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