Harold Dye

Harold Dye, Jr. 
Harold Floyd Dye, Jr., 82, of Dr. George Ward Road, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. 
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Tankersley Dye; infant daughter, Suzanne Dye; son, Dean Alvin Dye; and brother, Howard Dye. Left to cherish his memory is his son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Donna Dye of Hartwell; grandchildren: Daniel and Alison Dye, Megan and Andrew Smith, and Adam and Caitlin Dye; great-grandchildren: Andrew "A.J." Smith, Nathan Dwayne Dye, and Liam Brooks Smith; siblings: Jackie Dixon of Elberton, Marguerite McCall of Elberton, Tommy Dye of Abbeville, S.C., and Kenneth and Ellen Dye of Elberton; sister-in-law, Anne Dye of Elberton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 
Mr. Dye was born in Elberton on December 6, 1937, son of the late Harold Floyd Dye, Sr. and Jewell Estelle Childs Dye. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, and was a devoted life-long member of Eliam United Methodist Church. 
He was retired from Harmony Blue Granite Company and enjoyed camping with the love of his life, Patricia. He also enjoyed gardening, working in his shop, and serving others through his Christian example by preparing and carrying food to those who were sick, shut-in, or grieving. Harold passionately taught Sunday school, lead and sang in the Eliam Choir, and enjoyed leading Bible study groups. 
Because of Harold's deep love and concern for others, only graveside services will be held to allow those attending to avoid close contact in confined spaces. Those services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, at Forest Hills Memorial Park with the Rev. Teresa Lilja and the Rev. Emily Case Whiten officiating and Daniel Dye, Adam Dye, Andrew Smith, Brandon Dye, Ronald Dye, Russell Dye, Eric Dixon, and Joe Adams honored as pallbearers. Friends are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. 
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Eliam United Methodist Church, c/o Ken Taylor, 1969 Rousey Road, Elberton, GA 30635. 
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. 
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton was respectfully in charge arrangements.