Roger Dyson

Roger “Tode” Dyson, age 87 of Taylorsville passed away on January 7, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born to the late Dewey Otto and Martha Emma Dyson, Roger was a member at Mt. Herman Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, loved old cars and according to his family he was a wonderful Papaw.
During his working career, Roger worked at G.E. in Conover also served in the US Navy from 1951 – 1955, during the Korean conflict.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by six sisters, Camilla Rogers, Omelia Bowman, Wilma Lee Martin, Betty Keever, Naomi Butler and Jean Payne. Also preceding him were six brothers, Flake, Dewey, Reggie, Clyde, Owen and Denny Dyson.
Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Dyson include his wife of sixty-one years, Glenda Faye Bowman Dyson of the home, three daughters, Tammy Sheir (Bob) of Severna Park, Maryland, Darlene Inman (Mike) of Taylorsville, Lorie Watts (Johnny) of Taylorsville, one son Ty Roger Dyson of Hickory, eight grandchildren: Barbara and Jeb Inman (Heather), David Sheir, Adam Sheir (Mary), Noah Sheir, Linsey Stuckey (Josh), Abbey Rowe (Matt), Chelsea Huffman (Taylor), seven great-grandchildren: Claire and Cora Stuckey, Raelyn and Hallie Rowe, Liam and Luke Inman, James Sheir, one brother-in-law, Devon Bowman of Bethlehem along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Dyson will be held at Mt. Herman Baptist Church on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Mt. Herman Baptist Church beginning at 3:00 pm with the burial following in the Mt. Herman Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorials may be given to (Carolina Caring) Hospice of Catawba County @ 3975 Robinson Rd
Newton, North Carolina 28658 and to the Alzheimer’s Association @ 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601



Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com