Joel Lee Dyer, age 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Lincoln Care Center. Mr. Dyer was a native of Marshall County and the son of the late Hobert and Sadie Ailene Foster Dyer. Mr. Dyer was co-owner and operator of the 64 Drive-In Theater for many years, was a meat cutter, a school bus driver, volunteer fireman, veteran of WWII serving in the US Air Force and was a Mason. He attended Prospect Baptist Church where he was a member.
Survivors include three children, Diane (Jimmy) Buchanan, Amelia (Jim) Strasler and son Joel Lee (Rita) Dyer, Jr. Five grandchildren Brett (Mandy) Buchanan, Brian Buchanan, Alyne (Tim) Piovesan, Rett (April) Strasler and Brianne Goolsby, and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife Jean Murdock Dyer who passed away April 1, 2012.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 pm at Talley Cemetery with Dr. Ronnie Gay officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12-2 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund, Fayetteville Lincoln County Animal Shelter or the Alzheimer’s Association .
Diane, our prayers are with you and your family. We love you.
Lee, Diane and Amelia, I am sorry I can’t attend the funeral. I have so many great memories of Joel. He took Lee and I hunting, fishig etc… and taught us many things. I used to love listening to his stories of when he was in the Army. He was a real character and I loved him. I guess he and Bill are having a big time now.
To Joel’s entire family, Joel was a sweetheart. I loved to talk to him. I know in his last years, he’s had many problems and now he is home. I can’t tell you how sorry I am about his death because I know words can’t say it all. I used to talk to him when he cut meat and I know how much he loved all his children. I have always considered him a dear friend and I want you all to know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. God Bless!
Lee , Praying for you and your family.. Such fond memories I have of Mr Dyer as a young girl.. My bus driver for many years…
No matter how long we’ve had them, we are never ready to let them go. Diane, you will be at the top of our prayer list as you make this transition. May God see you through.
Diane, Sending you my thoughts at this difficult time. How blessed to have had your dad for so many years, even though there are never enough years to have them with us. Praying for comfort and sweet special memories.