Robert Andrew "Andy" Dyson, Jr.

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Robert Andy Dyson Jr., age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born on May 12, 1927 to the late Andy Dyson Sr., and Cora Lee Forrester Dyson. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlie Dyson, Ruth Rhymer, Pauline Guy, Ruby Woods, Mary Woods, Shirley Blevins, Kitty Phillips and a nephew, who was like a son, Clifford Woods.
Andy was a member of First Baptist Church, where he had also served as Deacon and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Andy operated a sawmill for over 40 years and was also a farmer. He loved farming, raising tobacco, hay and beef cattle. He truly lived his life by the golden rule.
Andy was deeply loved by all who knew him and was simply and affectionately known by many as "Papaw D."
Andy is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Waters Dyson; son, Bobby Dyson and friend Dixie Widener; niece, who was like a daughter, Pat Woods; sister, Katherine Dyson; grandchildren; Ann Baker and husband Chris, Heather Dyson, Jimmy Woods, Bobby Jo Watson and husband David; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister in law, Lucy Dyson; brothers in law, Bill Blevins and Vernon Waters; special friends; George, Janice and Angela Ashley; several nieces and nephews and many more special friends and neighbors.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastors Ricky Campbell, Norman Reece and Harry Wills to officiate. Special Music will be provided by Ricky and Millie Campbell.
The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service.
Graveside Service and Interment will follow from the Donnelly Cemetery.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert 'Bob' Dyson age 60, of Mountain City Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1958 to the late Andy Dyson Jr. and Helen Waters Dyson. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a special cousin, Clifford Woods.

Bob retired from General Electric of Greenville, SC. He grew up on a farm and had continued farming and helping others farm. He also enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and side-by-side.

He was a member of Bailey Lodge 146 F&AM of Greer, SC and First Baptist Church of Mountain City, TN.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He lived each day by the golden rule 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you'. If there was anyone in need, Bob was always one of the first to help. He was always, always doing for others, not because anyone asked and not because he had to, but because it was the right thing to do.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Sharon Dyson; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Dyson Baker and husband Chris and Heather Dyson Winterstein and husband Mack; stepsons, Weston Throop, Caleb Throop and Daniel Byers; grandchildren, Bailee, Hannah and Logan Small and Saje and Riley Winterstein; special friends, Cloyce Eller, Mike Phillippi, Linda Farmer, Jamie Lewis and many more special friends, and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating with special prayer by Noah Click. Special music will be provided by Joe Simcox and Ricky Campbell. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Donnelly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Cullop, Tommy Rhymer, Charles Dyson, Johnathan Thomason, Andy Woods, Wesley Waters, Danny Waters, and Weston Throop. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Cullop, Danny Cullop, Hugh Slemp, Pat Conville, George Ashley, Hugh Bruce, Roger Smith, Randy Rader, Willie DeBord, Fellowship Class of First Baptist Church, Bud McComas, and Mike Reece.