Robert Kent Dyer

1926 - 2016

Dr. Robert Kent Dyer, age 89 of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital. He was born July 23rd, 1926 in Pulaski, Virginia; a son of the late David Allison and Ruth Elizabeth Laughon Dyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jim Neal Dyer in 1996.
He was a resident of Henderson County for the past twenty-years; prior to moving to Henderson County, Dr. Dyer owned and operated Albemarle Urology Clinic for twenty-two years. He proudly served during World War II in the United States Navy. He loved to sail, play Bridge, and was an avid reader. He lived his Christian faith and loved his family, friends, and patients.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Mohler and husband, Forrest of Hendersonville; one son, R. Kent Dyer, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren, Robert Mohler, Kathryn, Saralyn, and Christopher Dyer; and by his close friend Elaine Gade.
A private memorial service was held.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in Dr. Dyer's memory be directed to Defenders of Wildlife, 1130 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.