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Jerry E. Dishner, 88, of Gate City went to be with the Lord on Sunday night (November 15, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a life long resident of Scott County.
Jerry was a graduate of Rye Cove High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in World War II. He practiced law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for over 50 years. Mr. Dishner had a great influence on individuals practicing law today. He was an avid runner. Jerry was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Dishner; his parents, Martin & Nannie Dinsmore Dishner along with several brothers & sisters.
Jerry Dishner is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Dishner; a daughter, Betty Collier (Big Stone Gap, VA); his sons, Tommy Dishner & wife, Deloris (Jonesborough, TN), Craig Dishner & wife, Elaine (Cedartown, GA); grandchildren, Josh Dishner, Tanya Dishner, Matt Dishner, Karen Dishner, & Kim Dishner; five great grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Klomparens; his brother, Sydney Dishner along with several nieces, nephews & many friends.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday (November 19, 2009) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday (November 19, 2009) at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul Blessing officiating.
A military graveside service conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard & the TN Army National Guard will follow the funeral at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Dishner family.
Go Back Carter Trent Memorials:
From: H. Ronnie Montgomery vturco@montgomeryattylaw.com
Date: 11/21/2009
I had the distinct honor and privilege to know Jerry personally. I always enjoyed talking to him and seeing him in court. I want to express my condolences to his family
From: EveretteDishner 's family (Joan and Jean) quarterhorses@mounet.com
Date: 11/19/2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of lose. May God touch each of you with His peace and love.
From: Joe Floyd Williams yhcrana9@localnet.com
Date: 11/18/2009
Brenda,Betty,Tommy,and Craig,
We're so sorry that you've lost Jerry.It'll be difficult for a while,so hang in there...we're still out here by the creek if you need to talk to somebody.
Jerry's young again,healthy again...he's O.K. now.We can almost see him smilin'!
Zelma and Joe Floyd
From: Jack & Patsy Fritz jlfpdf@gmail.com
Date: 11/18/2009
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry that we are again out of town as we were when your Mother passed away. God bless each of you.
From Radford's daughter Patsy and husband Jack.
From: Bob and Frances Perry bobnfran@mounet.com
Date: 11/17/2009
Betty, Tommy and Craig,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as this time.
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