Homer Calvin Dye Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Homer Calvin Dye, age 90, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 peacefully at his home. Born in Russell County on April 25, 1928 to the late Howard and Dixie Hess Dye. Homer was a retired coal miner from Island Creek Coal Company. He was a proud member of UMWA Local #1374 Oakwood, Virginia. He spent his last 35 years enjoying retirement while hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gay Jackson Dye; one son, Darrell Dye; three brothers, Clarence, Curtis, and Luther Dye; and two sisters, Omegay and Ruby Dye. Survivors are: Sons: Terry Dye and wife, Fannie of Greer, SC Larry Dye and wife, Carolyn of Bristol, VA Freddie Dye of Richlands, VA Ken Dye and wife, Charlotte of Mooresville, NC Danny Dye and wife, Margaret of Statesville, NC Daughter: Shelby Addison and husband, Charlie of Richlands, VA Sister: Delcie Yates of Lebanon, VA Brother: James Dye of Cedar Bluff, VA Nine Grandchildren, Eighteen Great Grandchildren, and Three Great-Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Homer Dye will be conducted Thursday, April 11, 2018 at 1pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Jerry Welch and Rev. Dennis White officiating. Members of the UMWA Chaplain Corps will conduct funeral rites. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Kevin Dye, Chris Dye, Freddie Lee Dye, Nick Dye, Heath Addison, and Cody Addison. Friends may call after 6pm Wednesday at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Homer Calvin Dye

April 25, 1928 - April 7, 2019