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1949
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2020
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Bruce R. Dimsdale Obituary
A graduate of Greer High School, Mr. Dimsdale was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Corporal. He received the following awards for his military service: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Skybo (Gary) and granddaughter, Virginia Rose Skybo, all of Omaha, NE; sisters, Darlene Bridges (Terry) of Santa Clarita, CA, Delaine Dimsdale of Ninety Six, SC, and Donna Dimsdale of Lyman, SC; nephews, Shawn McSwain, Tyler McSwain, Robert Smith, and Aaron Smith; and his Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler), Betsy Mae.
Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel, 4161 Hwy 9 N, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, with funeral services following at 11:00 AM, conducted by The Rev. Sherrill Green.
With family present, burial with military honors will be conducted on Monday, September 21, 2020, in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project-Donate, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
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Lt.Col. Thomas &Rebecca Cahill
September 13, 2020
Our best friend, confidant , no nonsense guy is being missed by us everyday! We are very fortunate to have been friends for so many years. We have always thanked him & have appreciated his service as a Marine & and sacrifice's that he suffered for the good of all. We have lost a true HERO. GOD BLESS YOU BRUCE ON YOUR JOURNEY HOME
Marilyn Dimsdale Gipson
September 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randall
August 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Devil Dog this is for the ones who don’t know for those who fought for it Freedom has a special flavor that the protected will Never Know Randall Tate USMC
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Sep
19
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel - Boiling Springs4161 Highway 9 N, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
Sep
19
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel - Boiling Springs4161 Highway 9 N, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
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