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Leonard Dye Obituary
In addition to Leonard's wife, Sylvia, other family members include his three daughters, affectionately known as "Leonard's Losers": Karen Smith (Calvin), Jennifer Stewart (Larry) and Patti Dye; three grandchildren: Alison Yohe (Brian), Emily Mason (Jordan) and Davis Smith; great-grandchild: Trinity Grace Yohe; and his brother: Larry Dye (Peggy). He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Dye (Jane).
Daddy's visitation will be at Riverview Church, 1244 Fury's Ferry Road, Evans, Georgia on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. The celebration of life will follow at noon at the church. A luncheon will be provided at the church immediately following the celebration and all are invited as Daddy loved everyone. Memorials may be made to Riverview Church and mailed to the address above.
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Brenda Byars Wood and Gene Wood
December 12, 2021
Dearest friend, our heart is broken for you and your family... i will always treasure the memories we made, the walks we took and the wonderful places we traveled to with you and our awesome Leonard...
Elaine. Welch
December 11, 2021
Sylvia, words can not express how very very sorry I am to learn of Leonard's passing. I know you and the girls are devastated and feel as if a piece of your heart is missing. I can't help but to think and laugh about all the havoc I know he is causing in Heaven. Know you are in my prayers and I love you!
Matt Knoeferl
December 10, 2021
Meet mr Dye a few years ago doing service work for him. Never meet such a wonderful Christian man may the lord be with the whole Dye family
Katie B DeLaigle
December 10, 2021
Sincere condolences to Sylvia and the Dye family. Leonard was quite a guy and admired by everyone.
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Steve and Cher Purvis
December 10, 2021
Very sorry to learn of this sadness. Leonard was a wonderful guy and he is going to be missed by many of us. We offer our condolences to Silvia and family.
Cindy Smith
December 10, 2021
I am just now hearing about this! So very sorry for you and Jennifer and the whole family. Always enjoyed working with him as the great builder he was. He gave people what they wanted and more! May you get past your sorrow quickly and take comfort in the love of others and know his heart is still with you, my Deepest Condolences, Cindy Smit
Mickey & Carol Scoggins
December 10, 2021
We are saddened to learn of his passing. Our condolences to the family
Myrtle and Teresa Tiller
December 10, 2021
Im sorry we couldnt attend services but we want to say how sorry we are to lose Leonard. He was a blessing to so many people and to me. I am so sorry for your loss but he is with his savior and in a much better place.
Berta & Don Davis
December 10, 2021
Sylvia and family, you have our deepest sympathy in this time of loss and grief. But, it is comforting to know with certainty that Leonard is with our Lord. I often think of him and Karen with fond memories because I still live in the wonderful house they built for me in1993.
Brenda "Wilson" Decampli
December 9, 2021
Sylvia, my heart aches for you and your family. It is so difficult to deal with the reality of Leonard´s passing, but hope each of you find comfort and peace in knowing He is in the presence of his Lord and Savior! Although I wasn´t around Leonard very much, he left quite a memorable and positive impression with his great personality and "those dimples"...wow. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Brenda "Wilson" DeCampli.
Brenda Miles Threatt
December 9, 2021
Sylvia, condolences to you and your family from Vern and I with love and prayers.
Vicki Russell White
December 8, 2021
Was not around Leonard but when I was, the experience was memorable and a blessing. He loved Sylvia and his precious family. Prayers are extended to the Dye/English family. Vicki, Jonesboro, AR
Bill Russell
December 8, 2021
No Truer human Friend could a person have than Leonard Dye,...strong, faithful, smart, witty, and giving of himself to help others. Sylvia, Karen, Jennifer, Patti,....my heart aches for each of you and your children. I can Hear Mother squealing with delight as she greets him....Love, Bill
MJ
December 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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