James Lelon Dye, age 90, of Summertown, TN passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a farmer, former mayor of the Brace Community, a member of the Chairman’s Club at First Farmers and Merchants Bank, and Brace Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Ola Dye King; his wife, Nellie Louise Simpson Dye; and one son, James Wesley Dye.
He is survived by
Four Sons –
Bobby Jewell Dye (Jane), McDonald, TN
Jerry Mac Dye (Linda), Summertown, TN
Johnny Dwayne Dye (Carolyn), Summertown, TN
Larry Gene Dye (Cathy), Summertown, TN
Two Daughters –
Teresa Gail West (Bill), McEwen, TN
Cheryl Ann Walker, Summertown, TN
Daughter-in-law –
Carol Dye, Franklin, NC
Four Half-Sisters –
Dorothy Griffin, Florida
Mary Glenn, Nashville, TN
Virginia Pack, Summertown, TN
Faye Newton, Lawrenceburg, TN
21 Grandchildren
33 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, with Jason Davis and Mark Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Brace Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
