Friday, April 5, 2024 8:10 am

Mr. Larry Dyer, age 63 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a farmer and of The Baptist faith.

Mr. Dyer was born on August 22, 1960 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Gordon and Priscilla Pollard Dyer. He was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Paislee Cripps and Jesse Martin.

Visitation with the family will be in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-8pm and on Monday from 10am until the service time at 1pm. Burial will follow in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Dewey Dyer officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ferrell Dyer of Smithville; 2 daughters, Priscilla (Tommy) Martin of Cannon County and Jessica (Tyler) Cripps of Alexandria; 4 grandchildren, Zach Martin of Cannon County, Josee Cripps and Tucker Cripps both of Alexandria, and Carter Martin of Cannon County; 2 brothers, Gary (Norma) Dyer of Smithville and Terry (Tammy) Dyer of Charleston, TN; 1 sister, Melissa Glenn (John Mingle) of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Mr. Larry.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.