John Dyer
A Celebration of Life for John H. Dyer is set for Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home–East with interment in Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City.
Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 2026, from noon-2 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home–East. Dr. Randy Bostick, Anthony Knight, Michael Dyer and Steve Patrick will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Michael Dyer, Johnny Todd Dyer, Terry Roberts, Anthony Knight, Scott Powers, Bill Harland, Jim Ranson and Sam Tull Sr.
John H. Dyer , 92 of Corinth, Miss., passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Dogwood Assisted Living in Corinth, Miss. John was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Troy, to the late Hoyd Griffin Dyer and Lillian Caldwell Dyer, where he grew up farming. He was a graduate of Obion County High School. John retired from United Family Insurance, Brown Shoe Company and the Selmer Volunteer Fire Department.
On Aug. 16, 1958, he married the love of his life, Virginia “Jenny” Canaday Dyer in Union City. Their life together was built on a foundation of faith in their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They shared a love for music, serving in church and their community. A highlight of their life together was camping and square dancing. They loved their children and grandchildren and left a legacy of faith, commitment and love.
John and Virginia moved to Selmer in 1964 transferring with Brown Shoe Company where he was a foreman until retirement, after which he took up his next career as an insurance agent with United Family Life Insurance. He was very active in community organizations throughout his life, including the Jaycees and Masons. In addition, he served 34 years on the Selmer Volunteer Fire Department retiring in 2000. He served as the Chief for the last 25 years and was instrumental in upgrading the department during his tenure to add stations, services and equipment, ultimately leading to Selmer becoming a full-time department.
John leaves behind a loving family, including children, Debbie McElroy (David-deceased), John R. Dyer (Patricia) and Dawn Patrick (Steve); former daughter-in-law, Mel Goad (Chris); grandchildren, Stephanie Copeland, Lauren Campbell, Michael Dyer and Isabel Goad; great-grandchildren, Kyle Dwyer, Kayla Dwyer, Jordan Copeland, Tyler Copeland, Gage Fraley, Peyton Gwaltney and Carter May Dyer; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Dyer Roberts; nephews, Terry Roberts and Johnny Todd Dyer; nieces, Kelly Dyer and Jody Fetcher; and a host of family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his sweetheart of 66 years; his parents; his brother Jerry Dale Dyer; and special aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Vital Caring Hospice, specifically their nurses Misty Garvin and Ronna Null, and Presley Culwell. Special thanks to Micaela Winchell and the management and staff at Dogwood Assisted Living for their compassionate care. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. John H. Dyer.
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