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1941
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2006
Barry Dyer Obituary
Celebration of Life: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Fort Worth Boat Club, 10000 Boat Club Road.
Memorials: Mr. Dyer's family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, friends may honor his memory by making contributions to the Hub Isaacks Memorial Junior Sailors Fund, 10000 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 76179; the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038; or to a charity of choice.
Barry was born July 9, 1941, in Fort Worth. A graduate of R.L. Paschal High School, he attended the University of Oklahoma and Texas Christian University before entering the family business, Empire Electric, and earning his master electrician's license.
In his early years, he loved to hunt and fish on Flat Top Ranch.
He was a past member of Fort Worth Boat Club and Fort Worth Power Squadron, where he taught advanced navigation courses.
He served as troop leader of Ship 420 of the Explorer Scouts and mentored local junior sailors on "Bellami." An avid sailor, he enjoyed years of racing and cruising local and international waters with family and friends. Being on the water with his sons was one of his greatest passions.
Barry was a generous man with a huge heart who could always be counted on to help those in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Leona Haggard Dyer and William Leon Dyer.
Survivors: Sons, Bryan Dyer and his wife, Vicki, Jason Dyer and Leon Dyer; and loving companion and best friend, Sandi Metcalf.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Dyer
4 Entries
May 4, 2006
Bryan and Jason,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Dyer family.
Jim, Debbie & Jamie Bragg
Doug Spitler
May 3, 2006
It was so good to see you again after so many years,and not knowing what God has in store for us, I'm so glad we got together when you were in FL. May you rest in peace and may all of your friends and "buds" have special memories of you-as I do.
God Bless,
Spit
Mark and Lisa Smith-Mizell
May 1, 2006
Barry - you have always been a great friend and as close to family to me as a friend can be - and your sons are truly my brothers! We are all missing you dearly - your beacon of humor,wisdom, and philosphical thoughts are still shining bright on this side! Godspeed my friend. Love to you and all of the Dyer Family - Mark & Lisa Smizell
Kelly Perkins
April 30, 2006
"Everybody got to be somewhere"
We will miss you.
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