James Dyer

Charles “James” Dyer, of Quitman, passed away September 8, 2021 in Tyler at the age of 58.

James was born in El Campo, Texas on September 28, 1962 to Charles and Gracie Bullard Dyer. He was a resident of Wood County for 25 years, where he was a member of First Assembly of God in Quitman. On April 5, 1996 he married Regina Hicks Dyer in Pickton, TX at Harmony assembly of God.

James owned and operated Dyer Construction and worked as a contractor for 25 years. He enjoyed deer and hog hunting and fishing. He taught his children how to hunt and safely use a gun.

James greets in Heaven his parents, Charles and Gracie Dyer; nephew, Brody Dyer; and niece, Kassie Barker.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Regina Dyer of Quitman; six children, Brandon Hicks of Quitman, Jared Turner and wife Tammy of Quitman, Brandon Dyer of Dallas, Scotty Dyer and wife Melissa of Longview, Clayton Dyer of Royce City, and Nicki Dyer of Quitman; four siblings, Kenneth Dyer, Tena Shelton, Gala Brenton, and Mary Dyer; seven grandchildren, Rachel Brassfield, Katelyn Hicks, Hunter Turner, Warren Hicks, Jayden Dyer, Jax Turner, and Eliza Dyer; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.

Funeral service for James is scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 at First Assembly of God in Quitman with Brother Ken Otwell officiating. Graveside service will follow at Quitman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service time, beginning at 1:30 PM.

Serving as pallbearers are Brandon Dyer, Scotty Dyer, Joey Gerdes, Bo Dyer, Aaron Dyer, and Keenan Price.