Mr. Larry Dyer, age 63, of Smithville passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

He was a farmer and of The Baptist faith.

Mr. Dyer was born on August 22, 1960 in Smithville to his parents, the late Gordon and Priscilla Pollard Dyer. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Paislee Cripps and Jesse Martin.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ferrell Dyer of Smithville; two daughters, Priscilla (Tommy) Martin of Cannon County and Jessica (Tyler) Cripps of Alexandria; four grandchildren, Zach Martin of Cannon County, Josee Cripps and Tucker Cripps both of Alexandria, and Carter Martin of Cannon County; two brothers, Gary (Norma) Dyer of Smithville and Terry (Tammy) Dyer of Charleston, TN; one sister, Melissa Glenn (John Mingle) of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. 

The funeral service was held on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery and Bro. Dewey Dyer officiated. 

Pallbearers were Zach Martin, Jonathan Buck, Tyler McCutcheon, Terry Dyer, Gary Dyer, Roy Merriman; Honorary Pallbearers were Tommy Martin, Carter Martin, Tyler Cripps, Josee Cripps, and Tucker Cripps. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 17, 2024