Harry R. "Ronnie" Dye

Harry R. "Ronnie" Dye obituary, Lebanon, VA

Harry R. "Ronnie" Dye

Harry Dye Obituary

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Harry R. "Ronnie" Dye LEBANON, Va. Harry R. "Ronnie" Dye, 66, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born in Berwind, W.Va., July 1, 1944, a son of Kathleen Brooks Dye and the late Bailey Dye, he was a retired employee of the Russell County Schools and was a farmer. Ronnie was a member and deacon of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Lebanon. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William "Bill" Dye and Robert "Bobby" Dye. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Louise Dye; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna Fields and Donald "Hank" Fields, Lebanon; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Wayne Dye and Dottie Dye, Lebanon; the love of his life, two grandchildren, Clayton Dye and Sarah Grace Fields, Lebanon; his mother, Kathleen Brooks Dye, Lebanon; two sisters, Judy Raupp and husband Dennis Raupp, Bristol Tennessee, and Kathy Greene and husband Mike Greene, Mt. Carmel, Tenn.; two brothers, Bud Dye and wife Mary Dye, Williamsburg, Va., and Larry Dye and wife LeeAnn Dye, Garden City, Mich; special friends, Missy Butler and Travis Clark; also several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Musick and the Rev. Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Serving as pallbearers will be: Rick Dye, Steve Dye, Matthew Dye, Eddie Dye. Ronnie Rhea, Josh Dye, Daniel Dye and Keith Sobczak. Honorary pallbearers will be: Clayton Dye, Hank Fields, Tobe Lasley, Dennis Raupp, Mike Greene, Mike Gilbert, Raymond Snead, nephews, and the men of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to; Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 2828, Lebanon, VA 24266; or to Cancer Outreach Foundation, 104 Abingdon, Place, Abingdon, VA 24211. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Dye family.

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November 20, 2010

Sherry Spears posted to the memorial.

November 8, 2010

Judy Raupp posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2010

Shirley Grunert posted to the memorial.

Sherry Spears

November 20, 2010

Donna and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Words can't say enough about Ronnie-he was always there willing to help whenever anyone needed it. He will always be remembered-who could ever forget 'jolly ol' Santa'! May the Lord give you all peace and comfort. Love you all, Hannah and Sherry

Judy Raupp

November 8, 2010

My heart is broken and I'm now missing a part of my life. Ronnie was such a wonderful brother. He will always be remembered as a kind, humble soul. God blessed each of us with him for 66 years. I will always love you Ronnie. Thank you for being my big protector when we were kids. God rest you...Your sister Judy
Louise, Wayne and Donna...Let me know if I can do anything to help. Love to all.

Shirley Grunert

November 7, 2010

Louise, Ronnie's friendly smile and warm greeting will be missed by all who met him. It was a pleasure to have known him. I pray God's richest blessings on you, Donna,Wayne and families. We love you all. Mike & Shirley Grunert, Corpus Christi, TX

Mike Holmes

November 7, 2010

Louise and family, I love you all and will miss Ronnie greatly. I enjoyed going to church with him. He always had a smile for everyone. Love you all and thinking of you.

PEGGY HOLMES

November 7, 2010

CEDAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT RONNIE'S SMILING FACE THERE TO GREET US. SEEMS I HAVE KNOWN RONNIE ALL MY LIFE. HE USED TO COME AND PLOW FOR MY GRANDAD EVERY YEAR. GRANDAD THOUGHT SO MUCH OF RONNIE. THEY WOULD STAND AND TALK AFTER HE WAS FINISHED--I HOPE THEY ARE "CATCHING UP" IN HEAVEN TODAY. LOUISE, DONNA, AND WAYNE, YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU JUST AS I LOVED RONNIE. I AM SO GLAD THAT HE WAS A PART OF MY LIFE.
LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH.

November 5, 2010

we are so sorry about the loss of your father. Alice and Chad Smith

Charles and Charlotte Duty

November 5, 2010

Ronnie was cherished by all. His warm personality and smile will be remembered always. We enjoyed working with him at the Lebanon schools.

We did not know of his passing until this evening.

Our deepest sympathy is with the family. He will be missed.

With our love,

Holly Taylor, Dietitian

November 5, 2010

Mr. Dye is one of the patients that I will remember for his unfailing good attitude and lack of complaint. My sympathy to his family and friends.

November 5, 2010

A friend with a smile for everyone-he will be missed.
Carol and Glenn Taylor

November 4, 2010

Louise and family, Want you to know that you are in our prayers. Pray that GOD will comfort you and give you peace in knowing that Ronnie was one of GOD'S children.
Our deepest sympathy,
Bonnie Robertson Martin
Edie Robertson Melton
Roger Robertson
LLoyd Thane Robertson
Roy Stanford(Stanny)Robertson III

November 4, 2010

Wayne, Donna and family, Our hearts are with you during this time. We pray for God's comfort to cover you and bring you peace. Remember all the wonderful memories you have of a wonderful man!
Love, Bill, Cherie, Nathaniel and Bethany Akers

November 4, 2010

It's hard to lose our loved ones, but they live on in our hearts and memories. My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Fay Jessee, Lebanon, Va.

Jalena Wilson

November 4, 2010

Dottie and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father-in-law. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.Love, Jalena and family

Anita (Cordle) Perry

November 4, 2010

Donna and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

BOBBI HARRIS

November 4, 2010

Louise
We loved Ronnie so much I always looked forward to seeing him on Sunday morning with his smile. Gabriel looked up to him and loved him so much, if you need anything please let us know. We will be praying for you all. God Bless
LOVE AN PRAYERS
BUCK , BOBBI ,& GABRIEL HARRIS

Linda Castle-Duty

November 4, 2010

Dye Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorry. Ronnie was such a kind, warm, gentle man. You could see Gods love through his life. I know you all have fond memories that you will treasure forever.

Diane Dotson

November 4, 2010

Donna, Hank and family, I am very sorry of your Great loss. May God be with you! My prayers are with you.

Sherry Hartsock Allison

November 4, 2010

Wayne,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for God to comfort you and your family at this time.

November 3, 2010

Louise & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Ronnie was a wonderful person, you all
are in our thoughts and prayers.

Randy & Marie Wooten

Kathy Coley

November 3, 2010

We are so sorry to hear that our beloved cousin and friend, Ronnie, has passed away. He is in a far better place, but he will be greatly missed.He was such a special person who was loved by everyone. Our love and prayers go out to his family and loved ones, and may God bless and comfort you. Harry Ferguson, Kathy and family.

Suzanne Smith

November 3, 2010

I agree I have never known a sweeter or more humble man than Ronnie. He was a kind, loving person. He was always smiling or whistling a tune. Our hearts go out to the family. Love and Prayers.

Amanda Centeno

November 3, 2010

Ronne was one of the sweetest people I had the pleasure to know in my life. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Billy Sword

November 3, 2010

We are sorry about your loss..We love you..
Billy & Barbara Sword family

Nikki Raupp

November 3, 2010

He will be greatly missed.

Angie Colley

November 3, 2010

I have never known a sweeter or more humble man than Ronnie. What a kind, loving person! He set an excellent example for us. As he often said, he loved everybody. We love him, too. Our hearts go out to his dear family. Love and prayers.

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