Johnny Larry Dyer

Johnny Larry Dyer, of Griffithville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas, at the age of 80. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Moscow, Tennessee, to the late Wilburn and Pearl Dyer (Miller).

Johnny lived a full and generous life, marked by hard work, strong values, and a deep love for his family and friends. Over the years, he worked in a factory, farming, and in construction — always providing for his family with steady hands and a dependable heart.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: fishing, hunting, watching westerns, drinking coffee, and spending time with those he loved. One of his favorite traditions was handing out Halloween candy to the many children who visited his daughter Mary Ann’s house — a moment he looked forward to each year and one that brought him great joy as the official kid counter. Johnny was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, love for his dogs, and his willingness to help anyone in need.

Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nan Elizabeth; his daughter, April Michelle; his parents and siblings: Anna Lou Groves, Bernard Dyer, Rosa Nell Davis, Loyd Dyer, Clyde Dyer, Stanley Dyer, William Dyer, and Wafford Dyer and granddaughter Haley Dyer.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law Mary Ann Feezor (Rodney). He also leaves behind his siblings: Cordafaye (Cricket) McClure, Wilma (Jitter) Davis, Mary Bell Feathers, Ray Dyer (Laverne), Francis Jordan, and Jimmy Dyer (Cheryl). Johnny’s legacy lives on through numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Travis Dyer and Shelia Coggins.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home in Kensett, Arkansas.

Interment to follow at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Russell Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan, Jamey Dyer, Cody Dyer, Johnny Dyer, and Terry Dyer.

Johnny will be remembered with love, laughter, and deep appreciation by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and loving him.

As John Wayne once said, “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” And that’s what Johnny did every day.