James Perry Dyer

Mr. James Perry Dyer, 84, of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Dyer was born Saturday, December 22, 1923 in Union County, Ga., to the late William Edgar and the late Bertha Hood Dyer. A lifelong resident of Union County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during World War II. Mr. Dyer was awarded The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, and was the recipient of many prestigious military awards. Mr. Dyer was a member of the Allegheny Mason Lodge, #114 F & AM, and also was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Family members surviving include his wife, Betty Sue Rhinehardt Dyer of Blairsville; sons, Richard Charles Dyer of Blairsville and James Edgar Dyer of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and sonin law, Vicki Lynn and David Owenby of Blairsville; sisters, Annie Mae Burnett of Suches, Ga., Lois Allen of Lithonia, Ga., Wilma and Almond Mote of Decatur, Ga., Genelle Burns of Young Harris, Ga., Sarah Ruth Payne of

Cleveland, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, William

Harold and Delores Dyer

of Blairsville; grandson,

Dustin Brohns Owenby of Blairsville; granddaughter,

Lauren Victoria Owenby, also

of Blairsville.

Funeral services were held Saturday,

January 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Music was presented by Jo Mosley and Susie Phillips. Burial followed in Choestoe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Shuler, Gary Payne, Terry Weaver, Tim Allen, David Dyer and Randy Dyer. Honorary escort to the family was James Perry Taylor, Herbert Arrowood and Eddie Burnett.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please view Mr. Dyer's Video Tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com