IRA J. DYER 67, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was a farmer and longtime Republican leader. He was a 1947 graduate of Nebo High School and entered the military in January 1951 for two years, serving part of the time in Alaska with the 297th Engineering Aviation Battalion where he earned the rank of master sergeant. He served as Hardin Township supervisor for 20 years, and township Republican precinct committeeman since 1964. In 1978, he was elected chairman of the Pike County Republican Central Committee and in 1996 he served as delegate to the Republican National Convention. He held all these posts at the time of his death. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and Nebo Christian Church, serving as a deacon and chairman of the Board of Elders and Deacons for many years. Born May 25, 1929, he was a son of Ira J. and Thelma Hayden Dyer. He married Barbara Sue Foote on April 22, 1951 and she survives. Also surviving is a daughter, a son, four sisters, a brother, a half sister, a step-brother, a step-sister and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral was conducted Saturday, January 18, 1997 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Mark Spivey officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Memorials may be made to Nebo Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.
IRA J. DYER 67, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was a farmer and longtime Republican leader. He was a 1947 graduate of Nebo High School and entered the military in January 1951 for two years, serving part of the time in Alaska with the 297th Engineering Aviation Battalion where he earned the rank of master sergeant. He served as Hardin Township supervisor for 20 years, and township Republican precinct committeeman since 1964. In 1978, he was elected chairman of the Pike County Republican Central Committee and in 1996 he served as delegate to the Republican National Convention. He held all these posts at the time of his death. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and Nebo Christian Church, serving as a deacon and chairman of the Board of Elders and Deacons for many years. Born May 25, 1929, he was a son of Ira J. and Thelma Hayden Dyer. He married Barbara Sue Foote on April 22, 1951 and she survives. Also surviving is a daughter, a son, four sisters, a brother, a half sister, a step-brother, a step-sister and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral was conducted Saturday, January 18, 1997 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Mark Spivey officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Memorials may be made to Nebo Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.
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