Herman Dyer, age 89, a resident of Parkway Drive in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home.
Herman was born June 17, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Beverige and Bertha Williams Dyer. Also preceding in death is sisters, Mildred Dyer, Eula Howard, Nevil Dyer, and brothers, Earl Dyer, Arnold J. Dyer, Virgil Dyer, Vernon Dyer, and Newell Dyer.
Herman proudly served his country in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged. He was a Veteran of the Korean War in the 1st Infantry Division with a rank of Specialist Second Class. Ford Motor Company in Sandusky, Ohio employed him for thirty-three years until his retirement. He also worked in law enforcement as a detective and undercover officer for a vast amount of years and Deputy Coroner in the Magoffin County Coroners Office. After retirement him and his wife, Lois Arnett Dyer, returned to Salyersville, Kentucky to own and operate the Salyersville Funeral Home. He was the pillar to his family, often called “The White Knight”, and tried to give more of himself to others than himself. He was a dedicated Christian and often was found reading the Bible to watching the various Christian Gospel and Bluegrass shows on the television and radio. His wife was his life and he fought to his death to protect and be with her.
Those left to mourn includes his wife of sixty-nine years, Lois Arnett Dyer of Salyersville, Kentucky, two daughters, Sandra Cummings and husband Jim of Castalia, Ohio, Vanessa Zeller and husband Douglas Sr. of Fredonia, New York, four grandchildren, Brian Michael Parker (Jessica Hughes) of Salyersville, Kentucky, Amanda Parker (Geoff LaMarca) of Castalia, Ohio, Allison Kwilos (Jacob) of Forestville, New York, Douglas Zeller Jr. (Michelle) of Silver Creek, New York, great-grandchildren, Kaylin Griffin, Jesse Kwilos, Hannah Kwilos, Mayleigh Mathews, Trinity Parker, Avalyn Kwilos, Liam Zeller, Pierce Parker, Zofia Zeller, Killian Zeller, Amelia Zeller, two sisters, Ester Maddox (Bill) of Sandusky, Ohio, Connie Howard of Richmond, Kentucky, two brothers, Gerald Dyer (Phyllis) of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Paul James Dyer (Jean) of Middletown, Ohio, sisters in law, Henrietta Dyer of Castalia, Ohio, Rosetta Dyer of Middletown, Ohio, Donna Whitaker of Salyersville, Kentucky, three caregivers and friends, Teresa Bailey, Barbie Hackworth, Diane Fletcher, also surviving is a host of family and friends who love and miss him.
Funeral services for Herman Dyer will be conducted Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. Clergy Ben Martin will deliver comforting words on the day of services. Entombment will follow in the Bluegrass Cemetery in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends anytime Thursday prior to the service. Masonic Rites were conducted Wednesday, from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. The Magoffin County Chapter D.A.V. will give military Rites during services. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Magoffin County Chapter Disabled Veterans of America.
The Salyersville Funeral Home of Salyersville, Kentucky is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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