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John Dinsmore Obituary

John Charles Dinsmore, 67, of McDonald, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1958, in Weirton, W.Va., a son of the late William Dinsmore and Norma Jean Wilkinson Dinsmore. John was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School and a graduate of Washington Institute of Technology. He was a self-employed contractor in the carpentry and construction industry. John enjoyed golfing, playing cornhole, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and classic cars, especially the 1962 Impala and 1966 Nova. He was very much an animal lover. He was a very considerate, compassionate, intelligent, loving man who was so much a very hard worker and had worked hard all his life. John provided a wonderful life for his wife. He was such a kind soul and a wonderful man with a great sense humor. He will be very much missed by family and friends. On June 7, 1997, he married Deborah Willis Dinsmore, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Christina (Jarod) Floyd; brother, William "Bill" (Cathi) Dinsmore; two sisters, Loretta (Bob) McMahon and Wanda McDowell; a granddaughter, Alexa Floyd; many nieces and nephews; and his cat, Mazie. Deceased is a brother-in-law, Doug McDowell. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 10, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11. Interment will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2025.

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Linda Hildebrand

October 11, 2025

Sincere condolences to all the family. It breaks my heart that he's no longer with us. Rest in peace John. Until we meet again.

Carol Tost

October 8, 2025

GOD is receiving one of the best. RIP John. You will be missed by so many.

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