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Horace Dye Obituary

Horace Neal Dye SUMMERVILLE - Horace Neal Dye, of 1282 Starline Drive, Summerville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Hospice of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday at the First Baptist Church of Harleyville with the Reverend Terry Hiers officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy will be at 3:00 PM in the Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. Pallbearers will be members of the Harleyville Police Department. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the St. George Rotary Club. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, 607 North Parler Avenue, St. George. Neal was born on December 5, 1929, in Gibson, GA, a son of the late Horace Irwin and Lillian Isola Miller Dye. He was a graduate of Rice Business College and attended the Baptist College. He retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired in 2013 as Chief of Police for the Town of Harleyville after 17 years of service. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Thomas Dye and was first married to the late Lounita Burgamy Dye. Surviving is his wife, Patricia Johnson Dye, Summerville; a son, Allen Neal (Tammy) Dye, Mississippi; a daughter, Cheryl Ann West, Atlanta; two step-sons, Vernon Vierra, Harleyville and Francis Pascal (Kay) Vierra, Summerville; a step-daughter, Cynthia Patricia (Alex) Webster, Richmond Hill, GA; a sister, Margaret Elizabeth (Paul) Wright, Canton, Illinois; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Harleyville, 211 West Main Street, Harleyville, SC 29448. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneral.info. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2014.

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Janet Herndon

February 4, 2014

Got to know Neal many years ago and has been a friend ever since. Was always willing to help others. Will be greatly missed

Kathy Bishop

February 3, 2014

The last time I saw Neal he gave me an update on Cindy. I am so sorry for your loss-you are in my heart and prayers. You were great neighbors in Northwoods-I can't believe how long it has been..See you soon.

John & Dot Barber

February 3, 2014

Our prayers are with the family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow.

February 3, 2014

God speed my friend. We know you are now home and at peace with a bright smile on your face. Bruce and Donna Thomas

Cis Welch

February 2, 2014

Sadly missed but never forgotten. Neal had a gentle soul, a kind word and always a smile to brighten the day. R.I.P.

Christy Pendarvis

February 2, 2014

You will be missed.

Sheri Mizell

February 2, 2014

Chief Dye was a good friend of mine over the last 18 years...he was a straight shooter, who said exactly what he was thinking. He was truly one of a kind! His work here is done and he has fought the good fight...godspeed, Chief! My thoughts and prayers to his family -- he will missed greatly by many.

Jim Woods

February 2, 2014

I have known Chief since he was a Summerville Police Officer. He was a gentle soul. "Rest in Peace, Your Journey is Done".

February 2, 2014

I will not say goodbye, just see you when I get home to the kingdom of heaven. I will miss you.
Cheryl Bass

Chris Sweat

February 2, 2014

He was a GREAT man to have on your side, I got to know cheif 5 years ago when I married an Harleyville girl and moved here. We became very close! I am truely going to miss him, we lost my dear mother in-law, Emma Dell Oltmann week before cheif so I know they are cuttin jokes together in that beatiful house in the sky!!!!

Mitzi Ponce - Keys

February 2, 2014

Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Judy Haguewood

February 2, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen him in many years but have good memories. When my son was a young child he thought he was Neal Diamond and was in awe of having a singing star in the family.

February 1, 2014

He will be missed by many.My family moved to harleyville in 2001 and the chief was so kind and made us feel right at home and well protected as soon as we moved into our home and small town.May god bless him and his family.Know that we were fortunate to have met him and considered him a friend.He was a fine man.Condolences to his family from ours.James Brondsema and my family.

February 1, 2014

Pat, please know I am there in spirit. My brother is now at peace and no more pain. My prayers and love are with you. Margaret Dye Wright

Kim Willett

February 1, 2014

Pat, thinking of you and remembering good times together. So sorry for your loss of Neal. I miss you.

Always remembered

Fred McBain

February 1, 2014

A good man and good friend. A true honor to have known him as my Chief.

Karen Snyder

February 1, 2014

Hugs and prayers, Pat. Remembering you and Neal fondly.

Denny Sherrod

February 1, 2014

... Rest in Peace my old friend...

January 31, 2014

He taught me how to be a good security guard then police officer. RIP

Clyde Rogers

January 31, 2014

So long, Officer Friendly.
Clyde Rogers

Joe and Martha Stanley

January 31, 2014

Our sympathy and blessings go out to Pat and the family

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