Atlanta – George “Buster” K. Dyer, 88, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Services for Buster will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with funeral services led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery.
George Keith Dyer was born May 26, 1935, in Lincoln, the son of George W. and Lela Saddler Dyer. He was united in marriage to Marjory L. Wilson on February 27, 1960. She survives.
Buster is also survived by their children: George D. (Laura) Dyer, Susanne M (David) Kersey, Michael W. Dyer, and Kent T. Dyer; five grandchildren: Lindsey (Junhwi Heo) Dyer, Raelynne Guster, Christian (Michelle) Kersey, Dezerae (Trent) Deis, and Danyelle (Ben) Dolan; eight great-grandchildren: Kaizyn, Aviarra, Lila, Silas, Lawrence, Everly, Elliotte, and Emelia; and one sister, Dorothy L. (Phillip) Knoepel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Buster was a 1953 graduate of Atlanta High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for Funk Seed Company and farmed for 15 years in Iowa. He also worked in research for Syngenta. Always active in the community, Buster was a member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church, Atlanta Methodist Men, Atlanta Community Band, Atlanta American Legion Post #341, Atlanta Lions Club, served on the Hawes Elevator Board, and volunteered at the Atlanta Museum. He loved visiting Hawaii and Puerto Rico, playing pinochle and bridge, rooting for the Cardinals, listening to Big Band Music, square dancing, doing crossword puzzles, and researching family history and genealogy.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta United Methodist Church, Atlanta Betterment Fund, or Atlanta Fire Department.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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Thinking of the Dyer family…sending light/love from Lamoni, Ia.
Thank you Pam.
I thank God for this man who was best buddies with my Dad Kent for decades! The stories they could tell! Buster had a special name for me too “ ornery” – his way of saying ‘ you are just like me and your Dad’. I felt special to have this “ pet “ name! I miss Buster – and will always remember him with much affection ❤️🥲 and love to all the family and their friendship with our family! Love you Marge!! XO
Thank you Leslie