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Johnnie Dyer Obituary

DYER, JOHNNIE; of Pontiac, MI; departed this life June 16, 2011; at the age of 76. Husband of the late Irma Dyer; father of Gwen (Reggie) Mitchell, Terri Dyer, and Jarvis Dyer; grandfather of Ashley Mitchell; brother of Annie Smith and Edward Dyer; also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. Member of St. John United Methodist Church, where he was the retired Associate Pastor, and a member of the Guiding Lights Male Chorus. Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at St. John United Methodist Church, 620 University Dr. Pontiac, MI, Rev. Karen Noel Pastor, officiating. Mr. Dyer will Lie in Repose Wednesday 12 Noon to 8 p.m. at Cobb's Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends Thursday 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial at Roseland Park Cemetery Association, Berkley, MI.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2011.

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Angela Graham

June 28, 2011

Gwen, Terri and Jarvis,
May the word of God give strength and peace to all of you at this time.

Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

May the peace of God keep your minds and hearts this day and forever more.

Eternal Love
Angela Graham & Family

Linda Stephens

June 28, 2011

Gwen, Reggie, Ashley - My prayers go out to you and your family. May God keep you in perfect peace during this time of sorrow.

Michael Chandler

June 26, 2011

Our prayers go out to the Dyer family during this time.

The Chandler Family

June 23, 2011

Gwen, Terri, and Jarvis, I will miss my Uncle Johnnie. He was the epitome of a spiritual leader with the family. He had such a kind spirit. I have many fond childhood memories of him. And I know that with the passage of time you will glean from the wonderful memories and examples that he has given all of us. May God continue to bless you with comfort.

God's love and mine,

Kaquana Davis

June 23, 2011

Terri,
My prayers go out to you and your family. Be strong and know that God called one of his angels home. Find comfort by leaning on God, your family, and friends.

Deborah, Joyce, Karen Washington

June 22, 2011

Gwen, Terry, Jarvis and Annie Smith and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that God is always there besides you. Lean on Him. Mr. Dyer was a wonderful person. Hold on to those memories.

June 22, 2011

Hi Terri,
Keep the Smile in your Heart that your "father "always left with you "everyday". You Loved him, and he knew it with every minute you spent with him. Alot ... God is Good... Love your friend Aelene

Deanna Herndon

June 22, 2011

Terri there are really no words that can express my sympathy for you and your family. Just be strong and know that God does not make any mistakes! May he wrap his loving arms of comfort around you during this time. Take care and God Bless you and your entire family.

Payne, Whitfield, Johnson Families

June 22, 2011

Gwen, Terry, Jarvis, and the Smith/Briggs Families. May God continue to keep his loving arms around you, always and forever. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Michelle Peace

June 22, 2011

"Terri my heart goes out to you and your family during this sorrowful time. May you find peace and comfort knowing he is no longer suffering. I will keep you in my prayers."

St. John UMC

June 22, 2011

Gwen, Terri, Jarvis and the entire Dyer Family, On behalf of the St. John Church we thank God for Rev. Johnnie Dyer. Please accept our sympathies in this time of sorrow. We loved Rev. Dyer as we know he loved St. John UMC. Rev. Dyer was a Pillar here at St. John and he taught us that everything is possible through prayer.

Linda Walker

June 22, 2011

Gwen, Terri, Jarvis and the Dyer Faily, Rev. Dyer was not only a terrific Dad, but he was a good friend to many here at St. John. Please know that you have my sympathy and that he is very sadly missed at St. John. I have many memories of him, and I pray that your memories will give you some comfort. I thank God to have known him.

james searcy

June 22, 2011

To Gwen, Terry and Jarvis we offer our prayers and deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May God continue to embrace you during this time James Searcy

Victor Bonds

June 21, 2011

To the Dyer, Smith, and Briggs Family:
I will keep you in my prayers knowing that God embrace you with comfort.
With Love
Victor Andre' Bonds

Susie Williams

June 21, 2011

Terri, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God bless you, Gwen, and Jarvis.

Love,
Susie Williams & Family

PAULNE CLARK

June 21, 2011

TERRI, MAY GOD LIFT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP AND KEEP THE FAITH. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

June 21, 2011

To the Dyer family I am very sadden to hear about the passing of Johnnie, take comfort in knowing that he was a lover of the lord and the lord has his loving arms around him now. I pray for you comfort.
Early Jones (Bloomfield Mi.)

Carla Mitchell

June 21, 2011

Gwen, Terry, and Jarvis, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your entire family. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you comfort now and forever.

Carla Mitchell-Carmouche and family

Deloris Townsend

June 20, 2011

May God keep your spirits uplifted as you bare another hardship. Just know that I will keep you and your family in my prayer. Peace and love will come your way.

Quettia Davis

June 20, 2011

Terry, Mom and I are very sorry to learn of Mr. Dyer's passing. Our prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. God bless you all.

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