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John William “JB” Dyer

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John William “JB” Dyer

Birth
Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
Death
18 May 2021 (aged 63)
Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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John (JB) William Dyer, age 63 of Cookeville passed away Tuesday morning May 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born Wednesday September 11, 1957 in Cookeville, TN, to the late Kenneth and Elise Buchanon Dyer. While in high school, he played baseball and golf. He graduated from Putnam County Senior High School in 1975 and attended Martin Methodist University on athletic scholarship.

John worked as the Director of the Putnam County Parks and Recreation where he retired after 32 years of service.

His hobbies included playing with his grandchildren, competing in local golf tournaments and scrambles, spending time with friends, and watching sporting events.

He is survived by a daughter: Courtney (Brian) Brauss of Mount Juliet; a son: Josh (Brittany) Dyer of Murfreesboro; grandchildren: Mia, Paxton, and Ellie Brauss and Sharles and Brayden Dyer; sister: Linda (Zeke) Thompson and brothers: Dale (Sharon) Dyer and Dennis Dyer.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother: Jimmy Dyer.

A Celebration of Life for JB was held Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home.
John (JB) William Dyer, age 63 of Cookeville passed away Tuesday morning May 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born Wednesday September 11, 1957 in Cookeville, TN, to the late Kenneth and Elise Buchanon Dyer. While in high school, he played baseball and golf. He graduated from Putnam County Senior High School in 1975 and attended Martin Methodist University on athletic scholarship.

John worked as the Director of the Putnam County Parks and Recreation where he retired after 32 years of service.

His hobbies included playing with his grandchildren, competing in local golf tournaments and scrambles, spending time with friends, and watching sporting events.

He is survived by a daughter: Courtney (Brian) Brauss of Mount Juliet; a son: Josh (Brittany) Dyer of Murfreesboro; grandchildren: Mia, Paxton, and Ellie Brauss and Sharles and Brayden Dyer; sister: Linda (Zeke) Thompson and brothers: Dale (Sharon) Dyer and Dennis Dyer.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother: Jimmy Dyer.

A Celebration of Life for JB was held Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home.

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