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John Dishman Obituary
John Ross Dishman, 51, of Crossville, passed away June 3, 2009. Graveside services were held June 6 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Danny Lee officiating.
Mr. Dishman was born March 30, 1958, in Cumberland County, the son of Clayton and Roxie Patton Dishman.
He served our grateful county for 31 years in law enforcement as a corporal with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department and in earlier years, the Crossville City Police Department. He was also a member of West End Church of God in Pikeville. He has blessed us all with his talent and humor, having always been an important part of past Musical Moods performances. He spent many years as a sports announcer for Cumberland County High School and was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He most recently announced for Stone Memorial High School. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather, brother and uncle. Everyone who knew John loved him. His laughter was hearty and his friendship was priceless. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives were touched by his love.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Upchurch Dishman of Crossville; mother, Roxie Dishman; sons and daughter-in-law, Erik and Crystal Dishman and Logan Dishman, all of Crossville; daughter, Allison Dishman and special friend Herb Goney of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Judy Dishman of Carrollton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Garland Wilson and Barbara and Marvin Campbell, all of Crossville; brother-in-law, Howard Upchurch of Pikeville; grandchildren, Ethan Goney, Macy Dishman and Cade and Beau Dishman; nieces and nephews, Dr. Anthony Wilson, Matthew Wilson and wife Rebecca, Jeremy Wilson, Jeffrey Dishman and wife Allison, Greg Dishman and wife Amber, Marci Varney and husband Craig, Michael Campbell, Emily Upchurch, Luke Upchurch and Chuck St. Clair; and several great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Dishman; father- and mother-in-law, Proctor and Jean Upchurch; and brother-in-law, Proctor Upchurch Jr.
Pallbearers were Ed Chandler, Wesley Jones, Phillip Turner, Erik Dishman, Phillips Myers, Wiley Potter and Howard Upchurch.
Honorary pallbearers were Ron Scott and Tony Perry.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Ron Redden
May 22, 2024
I often interacted with John while working in the emergency department at Cumberland Medical Center in the late 1990s. He had a great sense of humor and was very professional.
Latisha Lawson
July 2, 2009
Take a good long look at Cpl.John Dishman's picture.That explains what God expected of man when he breathed the breath of life into Adam. R.I.P. John ,you will be forever remembered.
The Herrick Family
June 17, 2009
It was always a comfort to see John when we entered Foxfire. He was always there to help and was a wonderful presence in this community. We will miss him.
J. Dunaway & Family
June 14, 2009
True friends are forever, for friendship wraps itself around the heart. Thank you, John, for always being the true and special friend that you are. I will always hold our friendship close. You will be forever missed.
To Molly and the family, please take comfort in knowing that you now have a VERY special guardian angel in heaven to watch over you.
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TOMMY HOLT
June 13, 2009
I HAVE KNOW JOHN FOR MANY YEARS & WHEN JOHN WAS ON THE POLICE DEPT. WITH MY DAD LESTER HOLT .MAY GOD BE WITH YOU .THE HOLT FAMILY. TOMMY,CINDY,&JESSICA.
Linda & Bobby Brooks
June 12, 2009
To Molly and Family, I am saddened to learn of John's Passing. We were out of town or we would have attended his services. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dana Lambert
June 11, 2009
There are no words to describe your friendship, your laugh and your kind heart. You were a kind man and a truly professional officer. Always faithful and always standing watch....
shirley oran
June 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayer's are with you.
Richard&Shirley
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