Dye, William Edward

  • Saturday, December 20, 2014
William Dye
William Dye

William Edward Dye, age 80, of Rossville, Georgia, died on Friday, December 19, 2014 in a local hospital.  

He was born April 4, 1934 in Shelbyville, Tn.

Mr. Dye was a retired in 1974 from the United States Air Force. He served in Thailand, Japan, England, Germany and the United States. He was a member of the NCO (Non-Commissioned Officers). He was a former Golden Gloves boxing coach and was an alumni and past member of the board of directors for the Tennessee Preparatory School (TPS). 

His brother, Richard Delon Dye preceded him in death. 

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kinuko Shimizu Dye; daughter, Terri (Gary) Stewart, of Mesquite, Tx.; grandchildren, James Stewart of Garland, Tx.; and Brandy Stewart of Austin, Tx.; brother, Maurice L. Dye of Savannah, Ga.; sister, Patsy Dye Perkins of Atlanta; niece, Mary Elizabeth Dye; and great-nephews, Shea and Coty Simpson all of Portland, Tn.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec 22, at 2:30 p.m. in the East Chapel with David Lewis officiating.  Interment will be held at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarrior.org/donate.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412. 

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.

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