Also have birth year of 1888, son of John Dyer and wife of Dora Jones. Father of 6.

Roy was the son of Anna and John A. Dyer. Roy was married to Dora Ann Jones∼Not listed as child is Hubert Thomas Dyer, 1920-1973, FAG ID# 28718655. Roy I. & Dora had six children.

Roy I. Dyer was the son of John A. Dyer and Anna Hudgins Dyer. Born in Mellow Valley, Clay County, AL. He was not a large man as indicated on his registration certificate dated July 29, 1942, he was 5'10" tall and weighed 145 lbs. He had grey eyes, black hair, and ruddy completion.

He married Dora Ann Jones, who was from Anniston, AL. Roy attended college at Jacksonville State in Anniston and met Dora Ann, who was also as student there. They lived in Anniston, Columbiana and Birmingham, AL. Roy's mother and father were educators; Roy was for a short time the Principal of Austinville School in Austinville, AL.

April 28, 1910, Austinville, ALA.
To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that Roy I. Dyer is known to me to be a true Christian gentleman and worthy of any positions to which he may aspire; he is just finishing an eight months term as principal of our school here, of which I am a Trustee. He has shown ability in his work and has given perfect satisfaction. I heartily commend him to your favorable consideration. Very truly, R. V. Bracken, Trustee Austinville School. Handwritten recommendation on stationery of Bracken & Aday, Dealers in Household Furniture.

Roy and Dora had six children. [Son who is not linked below in 'children' section is: Hubert Thomas Dyer, b.1920; d.1973; FAG Memorial Link is 28718655]

Regarding the untimely death of Roy and Dora's son, Pvt. James Gordon Dyer, the following Personal Radiogram, Signal Corps, United States Army, a service for service personnel, was sent to Mr. Roy I. Doer, 121 South 61st Street, Birmingham, AL. Dad am so sorry about brother don't let mother grieve my return impossible deepest sympathy to all love John, 507AM July 7th [1938]. This was from John Francis Dyer who was aboard the USAT Grant at sea when this was sent to his father, Roy.

Roy was somewhat of a rambler, hitching rides on the railroad cars from city to city; never staying in one place very long. He was a dreamer, a free spirit. He basically left Dora to raise the children alone, while staying in touch with the family long distance. He died alone in the State of Washington while working for E. I. DuPont De Nemours & Company, Inc., Hanford Engineer Works, P. O. Box 429, Pasco, Washington, Project 9536. His mailing address at date of death was Box 189, Pasco, Washington. His gross earnings for 1944 was $1630.23, with $211.80 withheld in income tax.

Sometimes in 1944, he made application with the Federal Government, for a position in Parris Island, S.C. as an Engineer Aide SP-5., which appointment was subject to Civil Service requirements. Salary for that position was $1800 per annum. After his death, the Office of the Labor Board responded to his application to the address on his application at Apt. 501 Briarcliff Hotel, Jacksonville 2, FLa. and stated that this was a letter of inquiry and not an offer of appointment. Also it stated "The Federal Government, in making appointments, conforms to War Manpower Commission policies for maximum utilization of essential skills in the war effort. You will not be considered for this position if you are now engaged in war work at your highest skill. Signed by A. S. Trumpore, Recorder.

Letter dated 12/20/1944 outlined the following personal effects of R.I. Dyer at time of death,as follows: Fishing rod and reel, 3 pairs oxfords, 2 pair bath shoes, 1 bath robe, 1 Bible, 3 bundles letters, 2 books, 1 bag fishing outfit, 1 bag mis.[spoon, fork, outing knick knacks]; 2 thermos bottles, 3 pair gloves, 1 hand grip for shot gun, 2 belts, 1 pair white oxfords, 1 blue palm beach shirt and pants, 1 pair pajamas, 1 rain coat, 1 red/black wool shirt, 8 pair shorts, 5 under shirts, 8 pair socks, 2 whet stones, 2 bars shaving soap, 1 light socket and plug, 1 shaving brush/mug/razor, 2 combs, 1 book mason manual, 1 pillow cases, 1 pair summer drawers, 5 neckties, 1 yellow sport shirt, 1 palm beach shirt/pants brown, 2 large envelopes/stationery, 1 napkin, 1 striped blue shirt, 1 brown wool sweater, 1 pair summer trousers, 7 dress shirts, 4 suits, summer union suits, 3 wash cloths, 1 brown 3-piece summer suit, 1 Razor strap, 1 pair shoe strings, 1 wash board, 1 pair summer trousers, 1 pair black wool union suits, 20 handkerchiefs, 1 roll bandages, 3 hand towels, 1 neck scarf, 1 shirt, 1 sweat shirt, 2 scarfs, 1 tie, 3 brushes, 1 mirror, 1 silver box, 2 steel punches, 2 soap boxes, *2 $100 bonds, 1 tooth brush, 1 deck playing cards, 1 box stationery, *$1.38 in change, 19 pkgs cigarettes. *Indicating that the bonds and money were held in safe-keeping at Hospital Unit #1. The letter stated that the personal effects had been picked up by Roy G. Armstrong, 5A-375, witnessed by Patrolman O. Wright, 7113".

Sgt. John F. Dyer, son of Roy, travelled to the state of Washington to oversee the funeral and burial of his father in December of 1944. Receipt for full funeral services, paid by check, was for $153.25. No other family attended the burial of Roy.

CHRISTMAS CAROL 1935
Roy Irving Dyer

I'm ninety miles away from home,
And this is Christmas Day;
I'm stranded, down in Gadsden town,
and cannot get away.

A stranger out in 'no man's land',
A panic in full sway;
With not a friend or a dime to spend
To pass the time away.

The winds are howling overhead,
The ground is frozen hard;
No ale or beer my heart to cheer,
Nor even a Christmas card.

I peer without my frosted pane,
A grand old sight I see;
The hordes and throng that pass along,
Are full of Christmas glee.

But I envy not, their joy nor mirth,
But bless them on their way;
I wish them all, both great and small,
A happy 'Christmas Day'.
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written 8 a.m. December 25, 1935
by R.I. Dyer, Gadsden, Ala.