Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....DYE, JOHN WESLEY November 8, 2008
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News Star World - November 11, 2008
JOHN WESLEY DYE

West Monroe, LA

John Wesley Dye, 69, of West Monroe, died peacefully in his home Saturday 
evening, November 8, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer and related 
illnesses. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 
2:00 P.M. with Memorial Service to follow on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 
Center Point Baptist Church, 608 Winnfield Rd, West Monroe. The service will 
be conducted by Brother William Edwards and Rev. Danny McIlveene.

John served his country with pride in the Air Force (1955-1966), in the 
National Guard (1974-1975), and in the Air Force Reserve (1984-1992). Except 
for his military service time, John lived and worked in the Choudrant, Monroe, 
and West Monroe area all his life. He retired from the Post Office in 1992, 
after 36 years of civil service. Throughout his lifetime, John enjoyed many 
activities, racing cars, motorcycles, go-carts, ultra light flying, radio 
control planes, playing pool, water skiing, building boats, playing practical 
jokes, card games, and was a good dancer. He loved animals, and had dogs most 
of his life and even flying squirrels. John always had an on-going project and 
was always eager to assist family and friends. Never at a loss for words, his 
spontaneous humor and wit will be greatly missed. Mr. Dye was a Christian who 
celebrated his love for God as a member of Center Point Baptist Church. He was 
a blood donor earlier in his life and had decided in 2004 to donate his body 
to Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport for research and 
learning. He also donated his corneas in hope that others may see.

Mr. Dye is preceded in death by his father, Emmett G. Dye; his mother, Mable 
Marie Reames Dye Denton; and his stepfather, Ray Denton.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl who was his best friend, caregiver, and 
helpmate; his sons, John Lee, Robbie and wife Robyn, and Donnie; his beloved 
pets, Sport and Taz; his brother, Eddie Ray Dye and wife Glenda; sister, 
Glenda Smith and husband Gary; sister, Sheila Spangler and husband Loyd; 
granddaughter, Destiny Black; grandson, Jacob Dye; daughter, Kim Gresham and 
husband Roy; granddaughters, Sunni and Jordan; daughters, Kathryn and Michelle 
Hollis; granddaughter, Brittany Glascock; and grandson, Brayden Wesley Hollis.

John and his family want to express their heartfelt thanks for the care and 
tenderness provided to him by exceptional people whose loving care extended 
his life and family joy much longer than expected, Dr. Barry Weinberger, 
Lisa "Baby" Johnson, and all the nursing staff of Oncology Associates, 
Radiation Department of the Northeast Louisiana Cancer Center at Glenwood 
Hospital and Dr. Marshall and Wendy and the other caring staff too numerous to 
mention. Thank you for your gift to us.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Walthall, Jarvin Albritton, Kevin Albritton, 
Dave Kent, James Traylor, Ray Traylor, and Jimmy Chandler.

Special thanks to all the employees of The Kitchen Café and board members of 
the round table.

John's final wishes were for his family and friends to come together and 
joyfully celebrate his life. "Smile for me and share a fond memory for I leave 
this world with a clear mind and spirit to be with my Heavenly Father."

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Center Point Baptist Church, 608 
Winnfield Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292.

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